How to get from Benton to Shildon by bus, train and underground?

From Benton to Shildon by bus, train and underground

To get from Benton to Shildon in County Durham, you’ll need to take one underground line, one train line and one bus line: take the YEL underground from Benton station to Central Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 1 bus from Tubwell Row, Darlington station to St Johns Church, Shildon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Underground - YEL
Underground - YEL
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 11
Walk to Shildon
Leaves from Benton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from underground station
    Start from underground station
    Benton
  • 2
    Underground - YELYEL
    Wait for underground
    YEL
    South Shields
  • 3
    Ride to underground station
    Ride to underground station
    Central Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newcastle
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Darlington
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tubwell Row, Darlington
    ID dloagtgm
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Crook
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Johns Church, Shildon
    ID durdtwgm
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Shildon
    Walk to
    Shildon
    Dean Close
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Benton to Shildon by bus, train and underground via YEL, CROSSCOUNTRY and 1

To get from Benton to Shildon in County Durham, you’ll need to take one underground line, one train line and one bus line: take the YEL underground from Benton station to Central Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 1 bus from Tubwell Row, Darlington station to St Johns Church, Shildon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min.

125min
Underground - YEL
Underground - YEL
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 11
Walk to Shildon
Leaves from Benton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from underground station
    Start from underground station
    Benton
  • 2
    Underground - YELYEL
    Wait for underground
    YEL
    South Shields
  • 3
    Ride to underground station
    Ride to underground station
    Central Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newcastle
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Darlington
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tubwell Row, Darlington
    ID dloagtgm
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Crook
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Johns Church, Shildon
    ID durdtwgm
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Shildon
    Walk to
    Shildon
    Dean Close
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Benton to Shildon

The distance between Benton, County Durham and Shildon, County Durham is approximately 51.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Benton to Shildon by bus, 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 Benton

Benton is located at Benton, County Durham and the nearest public transport station is Dwp Tyneview Park Station Road, Benton.

Underground stations close to Benton:

  • South Gosforth
  • Ilford Road
  • Four Lane Ends

Bus stations close to Benton:

  • Dwp Tyneview Park Station Road, Benton
  • Ashleigh Grove-Linden Road, Benton
  • Station Road-Glebe Avenue, Benton

Public transport stations close to Shildon, County Durham

Shildon is located at Dean Close, County Durham and the nearest public transport station is St Johns Church, Shildon.

Bus stations close to Shildon:

  • St Johns Church, Shildon
  • King William, Shildon
  • Eldon Bank, Shildon

Related Routes

Alternative route from Benton to Shildon by bus, train and underground via YEL, CROSSCOUNTRY and 1

To get from Benton to Shildon in County Durham, you’ll need to take one underground line, one train line and one bus line: take the YEL underground from Benton station to Central Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 1 bus from Tubwell Row, Darlington station to St Johns Church, Shildon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min.

125min
Underground - YEL
Underground - YEL
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 11
Walk to Shildon
Leaves from Benton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from underground station
    Start from underground station
    Benton
  • 2
    Underground - YELYEL
    Wait for underground
    YEL
    South Shields
  • 3
    Ride to underground station
    Ride to underground station
    Central Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newcastle
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Darlington
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tubwell Row, Darlington
    ID dloagtgm
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Crook
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Johns Church, Shildon
    ID durdtwgm
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Shildon
    Walk to
    Shildon
    Dean Close
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line YEL, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line YEL, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct underground between Benton and Shildon?

    No, you’ll have to take one underground line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which underground line goes from Benton to Shildon?

    The YEL underground line goes from South Shields station near Benton in North Tyneside to Central Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Central Station station near Shildon in County Durham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Benton to Shildon by underground, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Benton in North Tyneside and Shildon in County Durham by underground, train and bus is about 1 hr 53 min.

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

    Get on the YEL underground from the South Shields station near Benton in North Tyneside.

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

    Get off the underground at the Central Station stop, which is closest to Shildon in County Durham.

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