There are 4 ways to get from Alnwick to Shildon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Alnmouth to Darlingtontrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from Darlington to Shildontrain Darlington - Bishop Auckland / ...
2h 5m£36–64Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Retail Park to Dolphin Centrebus 591
3h 13m£14–24Drive 60.6 mi
- Drive from Alnwick to Shildoncar 60.6 mi
1h 20m£16–22Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
- Take the bus from Retail Park to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 591
- Take the bus from Interchange to High Streetbus X21
4h 23m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alnwick to Shildon is to bus which costs £13 - £24 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Alnwick to Shildon is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £15 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Alnwick to Shildon. However, there are services departing from Retail Park and arriving at Dolphin Centre via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Alnwick to Shildon. However, there are services departing from Alnmouth and arriving at Shildon via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Alnwick and Shildon is 83 miles. The road distance is 61 miles.
The best way to get from Alnwick to Shildon without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs £35 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Alnwick to Shildon, including transfers.
Alnwick to Shildon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Retail Park station.
Alnwick to Shildon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Alnmouth station.
The best way to get from Alnwick to Shildon is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £24 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Alnwick, England and Shildon, England?
You can take a vehicle from Alnwick to Shildon via Alnmouth and Darlington in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Retail Park to Dolphin Centre once daily. Tickets cost £11–18 and the journey takes 2h.
Train from Alnmouth to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Alnmouth to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Darlington to Shildon
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–6
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Retail Park to Dolphin Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Retail Park to Newcastle Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 191 420 5050
- Website
- Go North East
Bus from Interchange to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Go North East
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Booking & Getting There
Alnwick to Shildon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dolphin Centre station.
Alnwick to Shildon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Darlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alnwick to Shildon is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Alnwick to Shildon.
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