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How to get from Penrith (North Lakes) to Shildon by bus and train?

From Penrith (North Lakes) to Shildon by bus and train

To get from Penrith (North Lakes) to Shildon in County Durham, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Penrith (North Lakes) station to Carlisle station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the X21 bus from Newcastle Newgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne station to Durham Road, Canney Hill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 35 min.

275min
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - X21X21
Walk to Shildon
Leaves from Penrith (North Lakes)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Penrith (North Lakes)
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carlisle
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Morpeth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newcastle
    92 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newcastle Newgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
    ID twrgwpdt
    350 m • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - X21X21
    Wait for bus
    X21
    West Auckland
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Durham Road, Canney Hill
    ID durdatwp
    88 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shildon
    Walk to
    Shildon
    Dean Close
    3.71 km • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Penrith (North Lakes) to Shildon

The distance between Penrith (North Lakes), County Durham and Shildon, County Durham is approximately 172.51 km, which can typically be travelled in 275 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Penrith (North Lakes) 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 Penrith (North Lakes)

Penrith (North Lakes) is located at Penrith (North Lakes), County Durham and the nearest public transport station is Rail Station, Penrith.

Bus stations close to Penrith (North Lakes):

  • Rail Station, Penrith
  • Bus Station (P), Penrith

Public transport stations close to Shildon, County Durham

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

Bus stations close to Shildon:

  • Main Street, Shildon
  • Jubilee Road - School, Shildon
  • St Johns Church, Shildon

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Penrith (North Lakes) to Shildon?

    The fastest way takes 275 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line X21.

  • Is there a direct train between Penrith (North Lakes) and Shildon?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 35 min.

  • Which train line goes from Penrith (North Lakes) to Shildon?

    The TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train line goes from Glasgow Central station near Penrith (North Lakes) in Eden to Carlisle station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Carlisle station near Shildon in County Durham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Penrith (North Lakes) to Shildon by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Penrith (North Lakes) in Eden and Shildon in County Durham by train and bus is about 4 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Penrith (North Lakes) to get to Shildon?

    Get on the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from the Glasgow Central station near Penrith (North Lakes) in Eden.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Penrith (North Lakes) and Shildon?

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

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