How to get from Sellafield to Shotton Colliery by bus and train?

From Sellafield to Shotton Colliery by bus and train

To get from Sellafield to Shotton Colliery in County Durham, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Sellafield station to Carlisle station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the X10 bus from High Level Bridge North End, Newcastle upon Tyne station to Burnhope Way Slip Road, Peterlee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 52 min.

292min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - X10X10
Walk to Shotton Colliery
Leaves from Sellafield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sellafield
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Carlisle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carlisle
    88 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Morpeth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newcastle
    92 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    High Level Bridge North End, Newcastle upon Tyne
    ID twramdwj
    390 m • 6 min
  • 7
    Bus - X10X10
    Wait for bus
    X10
    Middlesbrough
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burnhope Way Slip Road, Peterlee
    ID durapjtp
    57 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shotton Colliery
    Walk to
    Shotton Colliery
    Alcote Grove
    2.36 km • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sellafield to Shotton Colliery

The distance between Sellafield, County Durham and Shotton Colliery, County Durham is approximately 216.5 km, which can typically be travelled in 292 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sellafield to Shotton Colliery 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 Sellafield

Sellafield is located at Sellafield, County Durham and the nearest public transport station is Braystones.

Bus stations close to Sellafield:

  • Braystones

Public transport stations close to Shotton Colliery, County Durham

Shotton Colliery is located at Alcote Grove, County Durham and the nearest public transport station is Church Street, Shotton Colliery.

Bus stations close to Shotton Colliery:

  • Church Street, Shotton Colliery
  • Bruce Glasier Terrace, Shotton Colliery
  • Grove Court, Shotton Colliery

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sellafield to Shotton Colliery?

    The fastest way takes 292 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line X10.

  • Is there a direct train between Sellafield and Shotton Colliery?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 52 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sellafield to Shotton Colliery?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Carlisle station near Sellafield in Copeland to Carlisle station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Carlisle station near Shotton Colliery in County Durham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Sellafield to Shotton Colliery by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Sellafield in Copeland and Shotton Colliery in County Durham by train and bus is about 4 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Sellafield to get to Shotton Colliery?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Carlisle station near Sellafield in Copeland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Sellafield and Shotton Colliery?

    Get off the train at the Carlisle stop, which is closest to Shotton Colliery in County Durham.

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