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

The cheapest way to get from Congleton to Shildon is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Congleton to Shildon is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Congleton and Shildon?

No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Shildon. However, there are services departing from Congleton and arriving at Shildon via Stockport, Doncaster and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Congleton to Shildon?

The distance between Congleton and Shildon is 160 miles. The road distance is 130.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Congleton to Shildon without a car is to train via Doncaster which takes 4h 42m and costs £45 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Congleton to Shildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Congleton to Shildon train from?

Congleton to Shildon train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Stockport station.

Train or bus from Congleton to Shildon?

The best way to get from Congleton to Shildon is to train via Doncaster which takes 4h 42m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 5 bus, which costs £20 - £55 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Congleton to Shildon train arrive?

Congleton to Shildon train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Congleton to Shildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Congleton to Shildon is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Congleton to Shildon.

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

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

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

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Train via Doncaster
best
1. Take the train from Stockport to DoncasterStockport - Cleethorpes / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to DarlingtonLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 42m
£47–98
Bus, line 5 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Dolphin Centre177
2. Take the bus from Tubwell Row to St Johns Church1 / ...
5h 24m
£21–52
Drive 129.8 mi
1. Drive from Congleton to Shildon129.8 mi
2h 43m
£33–47
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to EaglescliffeManchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
5h 43m
£32–76
Line 38 bus, train, bus, line 5 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station38
2. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station Stand 11
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 17 to Tubwell RowX66 / ...
5. Take the bus from Tubwell Row to St Johns Church1 / ...
6h 34m

Congleton to Shildon by train

102Weekly Trains

4h 42mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 159.4 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a train from Congleton to Shildon via Stockport, Doncaster, and Darlington in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Johns Church via Bus Station, Macclesfield, Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Central Coach Station, Dolphin Centre, and Tubwell Row in around 5h 24m.

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