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

From Newcastle to Shildon by bus and train

To get from Newcastle to Shildon in County Durham, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Newcastle station to Darlington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 bus 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 30 min.

90min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 22
Bus - 11
Walk to Shildon
Leaves from Newcastle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newcastle
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Darlington
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Darlington Rail Station Main Entrance, Darlington
    ID dloadtjp
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Branksome
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tubwell Row, Darlington
    ID dloagtgm
    9 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 Newcastle to Shildon by bus and train via LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, 6 and 1

To get from Newcastle to Shildon in County Durham, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train from Newcastle station to Durham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 6 bus and finally take the 1 bus from Newgate St Methodist Ch, Bishop Auckland station to St Johns Church, Shildon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 66
Bus - 11
Walk to Shildon
Leaves from Newcastle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newcastle
  • 2
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    London Kings Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Durham
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stand J, Durham
    ID durdmdgw
    370 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Ramshaw
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newgate St Methodist Ch, Bishop Auckland
    ID durawatp
    41 min
  • 7
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Darlington
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Johns Church, Shildon
    ID durdtwgj
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shildon
    Walk to
    Shildon
    Dean Close
    440 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Newcastle to Shildon

The distance between Newcastle, County Durham and Shildon, County Durham is approximately 75.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newcastle 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 Newcastle

Newcastle is located at Newcastle, County Durham and the nearest public transport station is Central Stn Neville St, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Underground stations close to Newcastle:

  • Monument
  • Central Station
  • St James

Train stations close to Newcastle:

  • Manors

Bus stations close to Newcastle:

  • Central Stn Neville St, Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Central Stn, Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Central Stn Westgate Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Newcastle to Shildon by bus and train via LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, 6 and 1

To get from Newcastle to Shildon in County Durham, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train from Newcastle station to Durham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 6 bus and finally take the 1 bus from Newgate St Methodist Ch, Bishop Auckland station to St Johns Church, Shildon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 66
Bus - 11
Walk to Shildon
Leaves from Newcastle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newcastle
  • 2
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    London Kings Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Durham
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stand J, Durham
    ID durdmdgw
    370 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Ramshaw
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newgate St Methodist Ch, Bishop Auckland
    ID durawatp
    41 min
  • 7
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Darlington
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Johns Church, Shildon
    ID durdtwgj
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shildon
    Walk to
    Shildon
    Dean Close
    440 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 2, Bus line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 6, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct train between Newcastle and Shildon?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which train line goes from Newcastle to Shildon?

    The CROSSCOUNTRY train line goes from Plymouth station near Newcastle in Newcastle Upon Tyne to Darlington station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Darlington station near Shildon in County Durham.

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

    The total travel time between Newcastle in Newcastle Upon Tyne and Shildon in County Durham by train and bus is about 1 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the CROSSCOUNTRY train from the Plymouth station near Newcastle in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

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

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