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

From Whitehaven to Shildon by bus and train

To get from Whitehaven to Shildon in County Durham, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Whitehaven 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 5 hr 45 min.

345min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - X21X21
Walk to Shildon
Leaves from Whitehaven

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Whitehaven
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Carlisle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carlisle
    68 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Newcastle
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newcastle
    81 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 Whitehaven to Shildon

The distance between Whitehaven, County Durham and Shildon, County Durham is approximately 207.91 km, which can typically be travelled in 345 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Whitehaven 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 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
  • Central Parade, Shildon

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 345 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line X21.

  • Is there a direct train between Whitehaven and Shildon?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Whitehaven to Shildon?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Carlisle station near Whitehaven in Copeland 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 Whitehaven to Shildon by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Whitehaven in Copeland and Shildon in County Durham by train and bus is about 5 hr 45 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Carlisle station near Whitehaven in Copeland.

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

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