What is the cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Shildon?

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Shildon is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlisle to Shildon?

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Shildon is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Shildon?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Shildon. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Gibson Street via Shoulder of Mutton, Bus Station, Eldon Square Bus Station and Saddler Street Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Shildon?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Shildon. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Shildon via Newcastle and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Shildon?

The distance between Carlisle and Shildon is 106 miles. The road distance is 70.1 miles.

How do I travel from Carlisle to Shildon without a car?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Shildon without a car is to train via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 3h 4m and costs £13 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Carlisle to Shildon?

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Carlisle to Shildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Shildon bus from?

Carlisle to Shildon bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Shoulder of Mutton station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Shildon train from?

Carlisle to Shildon train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Shildon?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Shildon is to train via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 3h 4m and costs £13 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 685 bus, which costs and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the Carlisle to Shildon bus arrive?

Carlisle to Shildon bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Shildon train arrive?

Carlisle to Shildon train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Shildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Shildon is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Carlisle to Shildon.

How do I get a train ticket from Carlisle to Shildon?

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Carlisle to Shildon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 685 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Carlisle to Shildon by train, bus, or car

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Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain Carlisle - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 4m
£14–40
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain Carlisle - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to North Bondgatebus X21
4h 19m
Drive 69.7 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Shildoncar 69.7 mi
1h 26m
£17–25
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Middlesbroughtrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Shildontrain Saltburn - Bishop Auckland / ...
4h 21m
£18–45
Bus, line 685 bus
1. Take the bus from Shoulder of Mutton to Bus Stationbus 685
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus 685
3. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to North Bondgatebus X21
6h 7m

Carlisle to Shildon by train

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Distance: 104.9 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Shildon, England?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Shildon via Newcastle and Darlington in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Gibson Street via Shoulder of Mutton, Bus Station, Eldon Square Bus Station, North Bondgate, and Saddler Street Stand A in around 6h 7m.

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