What is the cheapest way to get from Barnard Castle to Shildon?

The cheapest way to get from Barnard Castle to Shildon is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnard Castle to Shildon?

The fastest way to get from Barnard Castle to Shildon is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Barnard Castle and Shildon?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnard Castle to Shildon. However, there are services departing from Galgate - Commercial Hotel and arriving at Gibson Street via Newgate Street - Medical Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Barnard Castle to Shildon?

The distance between Barnard Castle and Shildon is 22 miles. The road distance is 14.8 miles.

How do I travel from Barnard Castle to Shildon without a car?

The best way to get from Barnard Castle to Shildon without a car is to line 85 bus and line 81 bus which takes 1h 30m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Barnard Castle to Shildon?

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Barnard Castle to Shildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnard Castle to Shildon bus from?

Barnard Castle to Shildon bus services, operated by Weardale Motor Services, depart from Galgate - Commercial Hotel station.

Where does the Barnard Castle to Shildon bus arrive?

Barnard Castle to Shildon bus services, operated by Weardale Motor Services, arrive at Railway Station bus stop.

Can I drive from Barnard Castle to Shildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnard Castle to Shildon is 15 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Barnard Castle to Shildon.

Where can I stay near Shildon?

There are 1132+ hotels available in Shildon.

Barnard Castle to Shildon - 3 ways to travel via line 85 bus, and line 81 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Barnard Castle to Shildon by bus, taxi, or car

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Line 85 bus, line 81 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Railway Station bus stopbus 85
2. Take the bus from Newgate Street - Medical Centre to Gibson Streetbus 81
1h 30m
Drive 14.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barnard Castle to Shildoncar 14.7 mi
19 min
£4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barnard Castle to Shildontaxi 14.7 mi
19 min
£30–40

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Barnard Castle to Shildon.

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Distance: 22.1 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Barnard Castle, England and Shildon, England?

You can take a bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Gibson Street via Railway Station bus stop and Newgate Street - Medical Centre in around 1h 30m.

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