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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.

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
    Shiremoor
  • 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

From South Shields to Shildon by bus, train and underground

To get from South Shields to Shildon in County Durham, you’ll need to take one underground line, one train line and one bus line: take the YEL underground from South Shields station to Central Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 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 2 hr 20 min.

140min
Underground - YEL
Underground - YEL
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 11
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
    Shiremoor
  • 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 - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    London Kings Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Darlington
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tubwell Row, Darlington
    ID dloagtgm
    780 m • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Tow Law
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Johns Church, Shildon
    ID durdtwgm
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Shildon
    Walk to
    Shildon
    Dean Close
    430 m • 6 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.

Public transport stations close to South Shields

South Shields is located at South Shields, County Durham and the nearest public transport station is Interchange, South Shields.

Underground stations close to South Shields:

  • Chichester

Bus stations close to South Shields:

  • Interchange, South Shields

Ferry stations close to South Shields:

  • South Shields Ferry Terminal, South Shields

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
  • Jubilee Road - School, Shildon
  • Eldon Bank, Shildon

From South Shields to Shildon by bus, train and underground

To get from South Shields to Shildon in County Durham, you’ll need to take one underground line, one train line and one bus line: take the YEL underground from South Shields station to Central Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 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 2 hr 20 min.

140min
Underground - YEL
Underground - YEL
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 11
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
    Shiremoor
  • 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 - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    London Kings Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Darlington
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tubwell Row, Darlington
    ID dloagtgm
    780 m • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Tow Law
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Johns Church, Shildon
    ID durdtwgm
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Shildon
    Walk to
    Shildon
    Dean Close
    430 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Shields to Shildon?

    The alternative route takes 140 minutes, using Underground line YEL, Train line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 1.

  • 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 Shiremoor station near South Shields in South Tyneside to Gateshead station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till 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 Shiremoor 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 Gateshead stop, which is closest to Shildon in County Durham.