How to get from Central Station to Shildon by bus and train?

From Central Station to Shildon by bus and train

To get from Central Station 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 35 min.

95min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 22
Bus - 11
Walk to Shildon
Leaves from Newcastle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Central Station
  • 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
    290 yd • 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
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Central Station 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 44 min.

104min
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
    Central Station
  • 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
    400 yd • 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
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Central Station to Shildon

The distance between Central Station, County Durham and Shildon, County Durham is approximately 47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Station 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 Central Station

Central Station is located at Central Station, County Durham and the nearest public transport station is Grainger Street-Stop 53, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Underground stations close to Central Station:

  • Haymarket (Tyne And Wear Metro Station), Newcastle upon Tyne
  • St James
  • Manors

Train stations close to Central Station:

  • Manors

Bus stations close to Central Station:

  • Grainger Street-Stop 53, Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Central Station Westgate Road, 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 Jubilee Road - Coronation Ave, Shildon.

Bus stations close to Shildon:

  • Jubilee Road - Coronation Ave, Shildon
  • Main Street, Shildon
  • Jubilee Road - School, Shildon

Related Routes

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

To get from Central Station 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 44 min.

104min
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
    Central Station
  • 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
    400 yd • 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
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Central Station to Shildon?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 2, Bus line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central Station to Shildon?

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 6, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct train between Central Station and Shildon?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which train line goes from Central Station to Shildon?

    The CROSSCOUNTRY train line goes from Plymouth station near Central Station 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 Central Station to Shildon by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Central Station in Newcastle Upon Tyne and Shildon in County Durham by train and bus is about 1 hr 35 min.

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

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

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

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

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