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How to get from Chester-Le-Street to Shildon by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Chester-Le-Street to Shildon in County Durham, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Chester-Le-Street station to Darlington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 5 bus from Dale Road Industrial Estate, Shildon station to St Johns Church, Shildon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min.

82min
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 55
Walk to Shildon
Leaves from Chester-Le-Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chester-Le-Street
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Darlington
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Bishop Auckland
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shildon
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dale Road Industrial Estate, Shildon
    ID durdwadp
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Bishop Auckland
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Johns Church, Shildon
    ID durdtwgj
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shildon
    Walk to
    Shildon
    Dean Close
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and 1

To get from Chester-Le-Street to Shildon in County Durham, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Chester-Le-Street station to Darlington station. Next, take the 1 bus from Town Hall, Darlington station to St Johns Church, Shildon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min.

94min
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 11
Walk to Shildon
Leaves from Chester-Le-Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chester-Le-Street
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Darlington
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Town Hall, Darlington
    ID dloagtgd
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Tow Law
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Johns Church, Shildon
    ID durdtwgm
    29 min
  • 7
    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 Chester-Le-Street to Shildon

The distance between Chester-Le-Street, County Durham and Shildon, County Durham is approximately 38.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chester-Le-Street 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 Chester-Le-Street

Chester-Le-Street is located at Chester-Le-Street, County Durham and the nearest public transport station is Bullion Hall, Chester-Le-Street.

Bus stations close to Chester-Le-Street:

  • Bullion Hall, Chester-Le-Street
  • West Lane, Chester-Le-Street
  • The Avenue - Sainsburys, Chester-Le-Street

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.

Train stations close to Shildon:

  • Newton Aycliffe
  • Bishop Auckland
  • Shildon

Bus stations close to Shildon:

  • St Johns Church, Shildon
  • King William, Shildon
  • Central Parade, Shildon

Alternative route by bus and train via TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and 1

To get from Chester-Le-Street to Shildon in County Durham, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Chester-Le-Street station to Darlington station. Next, take the 1 bus from Town Hall, Darlington station to St Johns Church, Shildon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min.

94min
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 11
Walk to Shildon
Leaves from Chester-Le-Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chester-Le-Street
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Darlington
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Town Hall, Darlington
    ID dloagtgd
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Tow Law
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Johns Church, Shildon
    ID durdtwgm
    29 min
  • 7
    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 Chester-Le-Street to Shildon?

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chester-Le-Street to Shildon?

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct train between Chester-Le-Street and Shildon in County Durham?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

  • Which train line goes from Chester-Le-Street to Shildon in County Durham?

    The TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train line goes from Liverpool Lime Street station near Chester-Le-Street to Darlington station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Darlington station near Shildon in County Durham

  • How long does it take to travel from Chester-Le-Street to Shildon in County Durham by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Chester-Le-Street and Shildon in County Durham by train and bus is about 1 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Chester-Le-Street to get to Shildon in County Durham?

    Get on the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from the Liverpool Lime Street station near Chester-Le-Street in County Durham.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Chester-Le-Street and Shildon in County Durham?

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

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