Shildon live departures
Next trains leaving Shildon (SHD), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Shildon live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeSHD
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates54.6268, -1.6375
- Nearest stationNewton Aycliffe (3.5 km)
- Passengers 2024-2560,288
- GB rank1,982nd busiest
- Managed byNorthern Trains
About this board
Shildon is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code SHD. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Shildon handled 60,288 passenger entries and exits, ranking 1,982nd of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Darlington (16,680 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Shildon usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
Stations near Shildon
Shildon station FAQs
What is the station code for Shildon?
The three-letter CRS code for Shildon is SHD. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Shildon departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Shildon itself.
How busy is Shildon station?
Shildon recorded 60,288 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 1,982nd busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Darlington.
Which stations are closest to Shildon?
The nearest station is Newton Aycliffe, about 3.5 km away in a straight line. Bishop Auckland (4.3 km) and Heighington (4.9 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.