How to get from Sunderland to Shildon by train?

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 41 min. The train schedule from Sunderland may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Shildon on the Moovit app.

101min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Sunderland

Step by Step

  • 1
    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
    50 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Bishop Auckland
  • 5
    Ride to train station Shildon
    Ride to train station
    Shildon
    43 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 train line and one bus line: take the GRN underground from Sunderland 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 Dale Road Industrial Estate, Shildon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The train schedule from Sunderland may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Shildon on the Moovit app.

121min
Underground - GRN
Underground - GRN
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 11
Walk to Shildon
Leaves from Sunderland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from underground station
    Start from underground station
    Sunderland
  • 2
    Underground - GRNGRN
    Wait for underground
    GRN
    Airport
  • 3
    Ride to underground station
    Ride to underground station
    Central Station
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newcastle
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Penzance
  • 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
    780 m • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Crook
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dale Road Industrial Estate, Shildon
    ID durdwadm
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Shildon
    Walk to
    Shildon
    240 m • 4 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 84.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 101 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sunderland to Shildon by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in County Durham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Sunderland to Shildon

To check the train schedule from Sunderland to Shildon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Sunderland) and destination (Shildon), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest train schedules.

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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 train line and one bus line: take the GRN underground from Sunderland 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 Dale Road Industrial Estate, Shildon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The train schedule from Sunderland may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Shildon on the Moovit app.

121min
Underground - GRN
Underground - GRN
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 11
Walk to Shildon
Leaves from Sunderland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from underground station
    Start from underground station
    Sunderland
  • 2
    Underground - GRNGRN
    Wait for underground
    GRN
    Airport
  • 3
    Ride to underground station
    Ride to underground station
    Central Station
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newcastle
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Penzance
  • 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
    780 m • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Crook
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dale Road Industrial Estate, Shildon
    ID durdwadm
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Shildon
    Walk to
    Shildon
    240 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Train line NORTHERN, Train line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 121 minutes, using Underground line GRN, Train line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Shildon?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 41 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 till Thornaby station near Shildon in County Durham.

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

    The total travel time between Sunderland in Sunderland and Shildon in County Durham by train is about 1 hr 41 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 station, which is closest to Shildon in County Durham.

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