How to get from Metro Centre to Shildon by bus and train?

From Metro Centre to Shildon by bus and train

To get from Metro Centre to Shildon in County Durham, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Metro Centre 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 44 min.

104min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 11
Walk to Shildon
Leaves from Metro Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Metro Centre
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Newcastle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newcastle
    10 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
    860 yd • 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
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Metro Centre to Shildon in County Durham, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Metro Centre 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 44 min.

104min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 11
Walk to Shildon
Leaves from Metro Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Metro Centre
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Newcastle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newcastle
    10 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
    860 yd • 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
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Metro Centre to Shildon

The distance between Metro Centre, County Durham and Shildon, County Durham is approximately 49.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Metro Centre 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 Metro Centre

Metro Centre is located at Metro Centre, County Durham and the nearest public transport station is Coach Park, Metrocentre.

Underground stations close to Metro Centre:

  • Central Station

Train stations close to Metro Centre:

  • Dunston
  • Blaydon

Bus stations close to Metro Centre:

  • Coach Park, Metrocentre
  • Metrocentre Interchange, Metrocentre
  • Yellow Car Park, Metrocentre

Public transport stations close to Shildon, County Durham

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

Bus stations close to Shildon:

  • Main Street, Shildon
  • St Johns Church, Shildon
  • Jubilee Road - School, Shildon

Related Routes

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

To get from Metro Centre to Shildon in County Durham, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Metro Centre 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 44 min.

104min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 11
Walk to Shildon
Leaves from Metro Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Metro Centre
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Newcastle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newcastle
    10 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
    860 yd • 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
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Metro Centre to Shildon?

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Metro Centre to Shildon?

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct train between Metro Centre and Shildon?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Metro Centre to Shildon?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Newcastle station near Metro Centre 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 Metro Centre to Shildon by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Metro Centre in Gateshead and Shildon in County Durham by train and bus is about 1 hr 44 min.

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

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

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

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

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