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How to get from Carlisle to Shildon by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Carlisle to Shildon in County Durham, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Carlisle station to Newcastle station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 5 bus from Tubwell Row, Darlington station to St Johns Church, Shildon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 46 min.

226min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 55
Walk to Shildon
Leaves from Carlisle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Carlisle
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Newcastle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newcastle
    99 min
  • 4
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Penzance
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Darlington
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tubwell Row, Darlington
    ID dloagtgt
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Bishop Auckland
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Johns Church, Shildon
    ID durdtwgj
    58 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shildon
    Walk to
    Shildon
    Dean Close
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via NORTHERN, LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY and 5

To get from Carlisle to Shildon in County Durham, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Carlisle station to Newcastle station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 5 bus from Tubwell Row, Darlington station to St Johns Church, Shildon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 46 min.

226min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 55
Walk to Shildon
Leaves from Carlisle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Carlisle
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Newcastle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newcastle
    99 min
  • 4
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    London Kings Cross
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Darlington
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tubwell Row, Darlington
    ID dloagtgt
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Bishop Auckland
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Johns Church, Shildon
    ID durdtwgj
    58 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shildon
    Walk to
    Shildon
    Dean Close
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Carlisle to Shildon

The distance between Carlisle, County Durham and Shildon, County Durham is approximately 113.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 226 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carlisle to Shildon by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in County Durham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Carlisle

Carlisle is located at Carlisle, County Durham and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station (Ca), Carlisle.

Bus stations close to Carlisle:

  • Bus Station (Ca), Carlisle
  • Warwick Square, Carlisle
  • Lismore Place, Warwick Road

Public transport stations close to Shildon, County Durham

Shildon is located at Dean Close, County Durham and the nearest public transport station is Eldon Bank, Shildon.

Train stations close to Shildon:

  • Shildon
  • Newton Aycliffe
  • Bishop Auckland

Bus stations close to Shildon:

  • Eldon Bank, Shildon
  • Main Street, Shildon
  • King William, Shildon

Alternative route by bus and train via NORTHERN, LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY and 5

To get from Carlisle to Shildon in County Durham, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Carlisle station to Newcastle station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 5 bus from Tubwell Row, Darlington station to St Johns Church, Shildon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 46 min.

226min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 55
Walk to Shildon
Leaves from Carlisle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Carlisle
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Newcastle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newcastle
    99 min
  • 4
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    London Kings Cross
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Darlington
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tubwell Row, Darlington
    ID dloagtgt
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Bishop Auckland
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Johns Church, Shildon
    ID durdtwgj
    58 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shildon
    Walk to
    Shildon
    Dean Close
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 226 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 5.

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

    The alternative route takes 226 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Shildon?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 46 min.

  • Which train line goes from Carlisle to Shildon?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Newcastle station near Carlisle in Carlisle to Newcastle station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Newcastle station near Shildon in County Durham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Carlisle to Shildon by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Carlisle in Carlisle and Shildon in County Durham by train and bus is about 3 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Carlisle to get to Shildon?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Newcastle station near Carlisle in Carlisle.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Carlisle and Shildon?

    Get off the train at the Newcastle stop, which is closest to Shildon in County Durham.

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