The average bus between Edinburgh and Shildon takes 7h 50m and the fastest bus takes 5h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Shildon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Edinburgh and Shildon. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Shildon at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at John Dobson Street and take an average of 7h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Shildon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Shildon. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Shildon station via John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
Edinburgh to Shildon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Shildon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at High Street station.
Book your Edinburgh to Shildon bus tickets online with FlixBus, Go North East and Weardale Motor Services.
The distance between Edinburgh and Shildon is 176.2 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to King William via John Dobson Street, Eldon Square Bus Station, and High Street in around 5h.