The average bus between Penrith and Shildon takes 12h 5m and the fastest bus takes 7h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Penrith 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 4 times a day between Penrith and Shildon. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Penrith is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Shildon at 10:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 12h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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16h 26m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Penrith 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 Penrith to Shildon. However, there are services departing from Graham Street station and arriving at King William station via Bus Station, Shoulder of Mutton station, Eldon Square Bus Station and High Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
Penrith to Shildon bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Graham Street station.
Penrith to Shildon bus services, operated by Weardale Motor Services, arrive at King William station.
The distance between Penrith and Shildon is 71.5 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a bus from Graham Street to King William via Bus Station, Shoulder of Mutton, Bus Station, Eldon Square Bus Station, and High Street in around 7h 6m.