How to get from Sunderland to Shildon by train and underground?

From Sunderland to Shildon by train and underground

To get from Sunderland to Shildon in County Durham, you’ll need to take one underground line and 2 train lines: take the GRN underground from St Peter's station to Central Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Darlington station to Shildon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min.

128min
Walk to underground stationUnderground - GRN
Underground - GRN
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from St Peter's

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to underground station
    Walk to underground station
    St Peter's
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Underground - GRNGRN
    Wait for underground
    GRN
    Airport
  • 3
    Ride to underground station
    Ride to underground station
    Central Station
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newcastle
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Peterborough
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Darlington
    30 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Bishop Auckland
  • 8
    Ride to train station Shildon
    Ride to train station
    Shildon
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Sunderland to Shildon by bus, train and underground

To get from Sunderland to Shildon in County Durham, you’ll need to take one underground line, one bus line and one train line: take the GRN underground from St Peter's station to Gateshead station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X21 bus and finally take the NORTHERN train from Bishop Auckland station to Shildon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min.

146min
Walk to underground stationUnderground - GRN
Underground - GRN
Bus - X21X21
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from St Peter's

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to underground station
    Walk to underground station
    St Peter's
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Underground - GRNGRN
    Wait for underground
    GRN
    Airport
  • 3
    Ride to underground station
    Ride to underground station
    Gateshead
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gateshead Interchange, Gateshead
    ID twrdjdwg
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X21X21
    Wait for bus
    X21
    Bishop Auckland
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tenters Street Stand B, Bishop Auckland
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bishop Auckland
    810 m • 11 min
  • 8
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Saltburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station Shildon
    Ride to train station
    Shildon
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sunderland to Shildon

The distance between Sunderland, County Durham and Shildon, County Durham is approximately 91.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sunderland to Shildon by train and underground, so no matter how you choose to travel in County Durham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Sunderland

Sunderland is located at Sunderland, County Durham and the nearest public transport station is Wheatsheaf, Monkwearmouth.

Underground stations close to Sunderland:

  • Stadium Of Light
  • St Peter's
  • Park Lane

Train stations close to Sunderland:

  • Sunderland

Bus stations close to Sunderland:

  • Wheatsheaf, Monkwearmouth
  • Dundas Street, Monkwearmouth
  • Wheatsheaf Roker Avenue, Monkwearmouth

Public transport stations close to Shildon, County Durham

Shildon is located at Shildon, County Durham and the nearest public transport station is All Saints - Dale Road, Shildon.

Bus stations close to Shildon:

  • All Saints - Dale Road, Shildon
  • Redworth Road, New Shildon
  • Hilsdon Drive, Shildon

Related Routes

From Sunderland to Shildon by bus, train and underground

To get from Sunderland to Shildon in County Durham, you’ll need to take one underground line, one bus line and one train line: take the GRN underground from St Peter's station to Gateshead station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X21 bus and finally take the NORTHERN train from Bishop Auckland station to Shildon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min.

146min
Walk to underground stationUnderground - GRN
Underground - GRN
Bus - X21X21
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from St Peter's

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to underground station
    Walk to underground station
    St Peter's
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Underground - GRNGRN
    Wait for underground
    GRN
    Airport
  • 3
    Ride to underground station
    Ride to underground station
    Gateshead
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gateshead Interchange, Gateshead
    ID twrdjdwg
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X21X21
    Wait for bus
    X21
    Bishop Auckland
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tenters Street Stand B, Bishop Auckland
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bishop Auckland
    810 m • 11 min
  • 8
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Saltburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station Shildon
    Ride to train station
    Shildon
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sunderland to Shildon?

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Bus line GRN, Bus line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sunderland to Shildon?

    The alternative route takes 146 minutes, using Bus line GRN, Bus line X21, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct underground between Sunderland and Shildon?

    No, you’ll have to take one underground line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 8 min.

  • Which underground line goes from Sunderland to Shildon?

    The GRN underground line goes from St Peter's station near Sunderland in North East and Cumbria to Airport station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Airport station near Shildon in County Durham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Sunderland to Shildon by underground and train?

    The total travel time between Sunderland in North East and Cumbria and Shildon in County Durham by underground and train is about 2 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the underground near Sunderland to get to Shildon?

    Get on the GRN underground from the St Peter's station near Sunderland in North East and Cumbria.

  • Where do I get off the underground when travelling between Sunderland and Shildon?

    Get off the underground at the Airport station, which is closest to Shildon in County Durham.