The average bus between Penrith and Shildon takes 11h 56m and the fastest bus takes 6h 36m. 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 5 times a day between Penrith and Shildon. The earliest departure is at 9:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Shildon at 11:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 11h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want 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 Penrith station and arriving at Shildon station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
Penrith to Shildon bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Graham Street station.
Penrith to Shildon bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at King William station.
The distance between Penrith and Shildon is 71.5 km. The road distance is 175 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 9m.