How to get from South Shields to Shildon by bus and underground?

From South Shields to Shildon by bus and underground

To get from South Shields to Shildon in County Durham, you’ll need to take one underground line and 2 bus lines: take the YEL underground from South Shields station to Gateshead station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X21 bus and finally take the 99 bus from Whitworth Terrace, Spennymoor station to King William, Shildon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The bus and underground schedule from South Shields may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and underground schedule to Shildon on the Moovit app.

152min
Underground - YEL
Underground - YEL
Bus - X21X21
Bus - 9999
Walk to Shildon
Leaves from South Shields

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from underground station
    Start from underground station
    South Shields
  • 2
    Underground - YELYEL
    Wait for underground
    YEL
    Newcastle upon Tyne
  • 3
    Ride to underground station
    Ride to underground station
    Gateshead
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Interchange, Gateshead
    ID twrdjdwg
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X21X21
    Wait for bus
    X21
    West Auckland
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Whitworth Terrace, Spennymoor
    ID durdpgjd
    77 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9999
    Wait for bus
    99
    Shildon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King William, Shildon
    ID durdtwjt
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shildon
    Walk to
    Shildon
    Dean Close
    690 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Shields to Shildon

The distance between South Shields, County Durham and Shildon, County Durham is approximately 59.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 152 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Shields to Shildon by bus and underground, so no matter how you choose to travel in County Durham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Underground timetable from South Shields to Shildon

To check the bus and underground timetable from South Shields to Shildon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Shields) and destination (Shildon), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and underground routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and underground, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and underground timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Shields to Shildon?

    The fastest way takes 152 minutes, using Underground line YEL, Bus line X21, Bus line 99.

  • Is there a direct underground between South Shields and Shildon?

    No, you’ll have to take one underground line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 32 min.

  • Which underground line goes from South Shields to Shildon?

    The YEL underground line goes from Gateshead station near South Shields in South Tyneside to Interchange, Gateshead station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Interchange, Gateshead station near Shildon in County Durham.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Shields to Shildon by underground and bus?

    The total travel time between South Shields in South Tyneside and Shildon in County Durham by underground and bus is about 2 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the underground near South Shields to get to Shildon?

    Get on the YEL underground from the Gateshead station near South Shields in South Tyneside.

  • Where do I get off the underground when travelling between South Shields and Shildon?

    Get off the underground at the Interchange, Gateshead stop, which is closest to Shildon in County Durham.

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