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

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 22 bus from Sunderland Interchange, Sunderland (B) station to Post Office, Shotton Colliery station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 31 min.

331min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 2222
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
    93 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Nunthorpe
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunderland
    116 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunderland Interchange, Sunderland (B)
    ID twrgtagd
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Durham
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office, Shotton Colliery
    ID durapdpa
    53 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shotton Colliery
    Walk to
    Shotton Colliery
    Alcote Grove
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via NORTHERN, NORTHERN and 24

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 24 bus from Victoria Road - Grand Hotel, Hartlepool station to Post Office, Shotton Colliery station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 360 min.

360min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 2424
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
    93 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Nunthorpe
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hartlepool
    143 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Victoria Road - Grand Hotel, Hartlepool
    ID hardpaw
    500 yd • 6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Durham
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office, Shotton Colliery
    ID durapdpa
    47 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shotton Colliery
    Walk to
    Shotton Colliery
    Alcote Grove
    190 yd • 3 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 141.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 331 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.

Train 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 Post Office, Shotton Colliery.

Bus stations close to Shotton Colliery:

  • Post Office, Shotton Colliery
  • Carlyle Crescent, Shotton Colliery
  • Front Street, Shotton Colliery

Alternative route by bus and train via NORTHERN, NORTHERN and 24

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 24 bus from Victoria Road - Grand Hotel, Hartlepool station to Post Office, Shotton Colliery station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 360 min.

360min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 2424
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
    93 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Nunthorpe
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hartlepool
    143 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Victoria Road - Grand Hotel, Hartlepool
    ID hardpaw
    500 yd • 6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Durham
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office, Shotton Colliery
    ID durapdpa
    47 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shotton Colliery
    Walk to
    Shotton Colliery
    Alcote Grove
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 331 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 22.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sellafield to Shotton Colliery?

    The alternative route takes 360 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 24.

  • 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 5 hr 31 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 5 hr 31 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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