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

From Dunston to Shildon by bus and train

To get from Dunston to Shildon in County Durham, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Dunston station to Newcastle station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY 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 1 hr 41 min.

101min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 11
Walk to Shildon
Leaves from Dunston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dunston
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Newcastle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newcastle
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Darlington
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tubwell Row, Darlington
    ID dloagtgm
    780 m • 11 min
  • 7
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Crook
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Johns Church, Shildon
    ID durdtwgm
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shildon
    Walk to
    Shildon
    Dean Close
    430 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Dunston to Shildon by bus and train via NORTHERN, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and 1

To get from Dunston to Shildon in County Durham, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Dunston station to Newcastle station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS 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 1 hr 41 min.

101min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 11
Walk to Shildon
Leaves from Dunston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dunston
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Newcastle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newcastle
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Darlington
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tubwell Row, Darlington
    ID dloagtgm
    780 m • 11 min
  • 7
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Crook
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Johns Church, Shildon
    ID durdtwgm
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shildon
    Walk to
    Shildon
    Dean Close
    430 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dunston to Shildon

The distance between Dunston, County Durham and Shildon, County Durham is approximately 77.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 101 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dunston 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 Dunston

Dunston is located at Dunston, County Durham and the nearest public transport station is Ellison Road, Dunston.

Underground stations close to Dunston:

  • Monument
  • St James
  • Central Station

Train stations close to Dunston:

  • Metro Centre

Bus stations close to Dunston:

  • Ellison Road, Dunston
  • Wilson Street, Dunston
  • Ellison Road-The Crescent, Dunston

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.

Bus stations close to Shildon:

  • Eldon Bank, Shildon
  • Central Parade, Shildon
  • King William, Shildon

Alternative route from Dunston to Shildon by bus and train via NORTHERN, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and 1

To get from Dunston to Shildon in County Durham, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Dunston station to Newcastle station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS 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 1 hr 41 min.

101min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 11
Walk to Shildon
Leaves from Dunston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dunston
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Newcastle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newcastle
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Darlington
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tubwell Row, Darlington
    ID dloagtgm
    780 m • 11 min
  • 7
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Crook
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Johns Church, Shildon
    ID durdtwgm
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shildon
    Walk to
    Shildon
    Dean Close
    430 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct train between Dunston and Shildon?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 41 min.

  • Which train line goes from Dunston to Shildon?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Newcastle station near Dunston in Gateshead 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 Dunston to Shildon by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Dunston in Gateshead and Shildon in County Durham by train and bus is about 1 hr 41 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Newcastle station near Dunston in Gateshead.

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

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

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