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

From South Shields to Shildon by train and underground

To get from South Shields to Shildon in County Durham, you’ll need to take one underground line and 2 train lines: take the YEL underground from South Shields station to Central Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Darlington station to Shildon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The train and underground schedule from South Shields may change. We recommend you check the updated train and underground schedule to Shildon on the Moovit app.

123min
Underground - YEL
Underground - YEL
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - NORTHERN
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
    Central Station
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newcastle
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Darlington
    29 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Bishop Auckland
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shildon
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shildon
    Walk to
    Shildon
    Dean Close
    1.61 km • 21 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 91.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Shields to Shildon by train and underground, so no matter how you choose to travel in County Durham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train And Underground schedule from South Shields to Shildon

To check the train and underground schedule 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 train and underground routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train and underground, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest train and underground schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Underground line YEL, Train line CROSSCOUNTRY, Train line NORTHERN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one underground line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 3 min.

  • Which underground line goes from South Shields to Shildon?

    The YEL underground line goes from Central Station station near South Shields in South Tyneside to Newcastle station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Newcastle station near Shildon in County Durham.

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

    The total travel time between South Shields in South Tyneside and Shildon in County Durham by underground and train is about 2 hr 3 min.

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

    Get on the YEL underground from the Central Station 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 Newcastle station, which is closest to Shildon in County Durham.

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