The average bus between Shildon and Edinburgh takes 7h 19m and the fastest bus takes 5h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Shildon to Edinburgh. 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 Shildon and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:33 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Shildon is at 5:33 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at High Street and take an average of 7h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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12h 52m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Shildon to Edinburgh? 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 Shildon to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Shildon station and arriving at Edinburgh station via John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
Shildon to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Weardale Motor Services, depart from High Street station.
Shildon to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Weardale Motor Services, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Shildon and Edinburgh is 176.2 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a bus from King William to Edinburgh, Bus Station via High Street and John Dobson Street in around 4h 52m.