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

From Sunderland to Shildon by bus and train

To get from Sunderland to Shildon in County Durham, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Sunderland station to Thornaby station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN 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 10 min.

130min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 11
Walk to Shildon
Leaves from Sunderland

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    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sunderland
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Nunthorpe
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Thornaby
    51 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Darlington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Darlington
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tubwell Row, Darlington
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    780 m • 11 min
  • 7
    Bus - 11
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  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Johns Church, Shildon
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    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shildon
    Walk to
    Shildon
    Dean Close
    430 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Sunderland to Shildon by train

To get from Sunderland to Shildon in County Durham, take the NORTHERN train from Sunderland station to Thornaby station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Thornaby station to Shildon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min.

118min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Shildon
Leaves from Sunderland

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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sunderland
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Middlesbrough
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Thornaby
    42 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Bishop Auckland
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shildon
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to Shildon
    Walk to
    Shildon
    Dean Close
    1.63 km • 21 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 87.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sunderland 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 Sunderland

Sunderland is located at Sunderland, County Durham and the nearest public transport station is Fawcett Street, Sunderland.

Underground stations close to Sunderland:

  • Millfield
  • Stadium Of Light
  • St Peter's

Bus stations close to Sunderland:

  • Fawcett Street, Sunderland
  • John Street, Sunderland
  • Borough Road, Sunderland

Public transport stations close to Shildon, County Durham

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

Bus stations close to Shildon:

  • King William, Shildon
  • St Johns Church, Shildon
  • Jubilee Road - School, Shildon

Related Routes

From Sunderland to Shildon by train

To get from Sunderland to Shildon in County Durham, take the NORTHERN train from Sunderland station to Thornaby station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Thornaby station to Shildon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min.

118min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Shildon
Leaves from Sunderland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sunderland
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Middlesbrough
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Thornaby
    42 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Bishop Auckland
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shildon
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to Shildon
    Walk to
    Shildon
    Dean Close
    1.63 km • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 118 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Shildon?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 10 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sunderland to Shildon?

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

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

    The total travel time between Sunderland in Sunderland and Shildon in County Durham by train and bus is about 2 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Nunthorpe station near Sunderland in Sunderland.

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

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

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