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

By bus and train

To get from Dunston to Shildon in County Durham, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X30 bus from Ellison Road, Dunston station to Central Stn Clayton St, Newcastle upon Tyne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 1 bus from Town Hall, Darlington station to St Johns Church, Shildon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min.

128min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X30X30
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 11
Walk to Shildon
Leaves from Ellison Road, Dunston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ellison Road, Dunston
    ID twrawmpj
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X30X30
    Wait for bus
    X30
    Newcastle upon Tyne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Stn Clayton St, Newcastle upon Tyne
    ID twramgjt
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newcastle
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    London Kings Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Darlington
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Town Hall, Darlington
    ID dloagtgd
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Tow Law
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Johns Church, Shildon
    ID durdtwgm
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Shildon
    Walk to
    Shildon
    Dean Close
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Dunston to Shildon in County Durham, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 49A bus from Ellison Road, Dunston station to Gateshead Interchange, Gateshead station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X21 bus and finally take the 1 bus from Newgate Street Stand C, Bishop Auckland station to St Johns Church, Shildon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min.

154min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 49A49A
Bus - X21X21
Bus - 11
Walk to Shildon
Leaves from Ellison Road, Dunston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ellison Road, Dunston
    ID twrawmpj
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 49A49A
    Wait for bus
    49A
    Gateshead
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gateshead Interchange, Gateshead
    ID twrgtdtm
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gateshead Interchange, Gateshead
    ID twrdjdwg
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X21X21
    Wait for bus
    X21
    Bishop Auckland
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tenters Street Stand B, Bishop Auckland
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newgate Street Stand C, Bishop Auckland
    ID durawatg
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Darlington
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Johns Church, Shildon
    ID durdtwgj
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Shildon
    Walk to
    Shildon
    Dean Close
    480 yd • 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 48.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 128 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
  • Gateshead
  • St James

Train stations close to Dunston:

  • Metro Centre

Bus stations close to Dunston:

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

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.

Train stations close to Shildon:

  • Bishop Auckland
  • Newton Aycliffe
  • Shildon

Bus stations close to Shildon:

  • King William, Shildon
  • Main Street, Shildon
  • St Johns Church, Shildon

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Dunston to Shildon in County Durham, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 49A bus from Ellison Road, Dunston station to Gateshead Interchange, Gateshead station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X21 bus and finally take the 1 bus from Newgate Street Stand C, Bishop Auckland station to St Johns Church, Shildon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min.

154min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 49A49A
Bus - X21X21
Bus - 11
Walk to Shildon
Leaves from Ellison Road, Dunston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ellison Road, Dunston
    ID twrawmpj
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 49A49A
    Wait for bus
    49A
    Gateshead
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gateshead Interchange, Gateshead
    ID twrgtdtm
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gateshead Interchange, Gateshead
    ID twrdjdwg
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X21X21
    Wait for bus
    X21
    Bishop Auckland
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tenters Street Stand B, Bishop Auckland
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newgate Street Stand C, Bishop Auckland
    ID durawatg
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Darlington
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Johns Church, Shildon
    ID durdtwgj
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Shildon
    Walk to
    Shildon
    Dean Close
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Bus line X30, Bus line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 154 minutes, using Bus line 49A, Bus line X21, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dunston and Shildon?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dunston to Shildon?

    The X30 bus line goes from Ellison Road, Dunston station near Dunston in Gateshead to Newcastle upon Tyne station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Newcastle upon Tyne station near Shildon in County Durham.

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

    The total travel time between Dunston in Gateshead and Shildon in County Durham by bus and train is about 2 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the X30 bus from the Ellison Road, Dunston stop near Dunston in Gateshead.

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

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

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