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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Shildon is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Shildon is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Shildon?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Shildon. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Gibson Street via Rail Station, Clock, Galgate - Commercial Hotel and Newgate Street - Medical Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Shildon?

The distance between Cumbria and Shildon is 130 miles. The road distance is 58.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Shildon without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £20 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Cumbria to Shildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Shildon bus from?

Cumbria to Shildon bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Rail Station.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Shildon?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Shildon is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £20 - £65. Alternatively, you can line 563 bus and line 572 bus and line 85 bus, which costs and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Cumbria to Shildon bus arrive?

Cumbria to Shildon bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Clock station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Shildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Shildon is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Cumbria to Shildon.

Where can I stay near Shildon?

There are 575+ hotels available in Shildon.

Cumbria to Shildon - 4 ways to travel via train, line 563 bus, and line 572 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Cumbria to Shildon by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
4h 33m
£21–60
Drive 58.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cumbria to Shildoncar 58.5 mi
1h 12m
£15–21
Line 563 bus, line 572 bus, line 85 bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Clockbus 563
2. Take the bus from Clock to Galgate - Stand Bbus 572
3. Take the bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Railway Station bus stopbus 85
6h 37m
Line 104 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wetherspoonsbus 104
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Darlingtontrain Carlisle - Saltburn
5h 44m
£39–59

Cumbria to Shildon by bus and train

78Weekly Services

4h 33mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cumbria to Shildon.

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Distance: 129.2 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Shildon via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Carlisle, Newcastle, and Darlington in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Gibson Street via Rail Station, Clock, Galgate - Commercial Hotel, Railway Station bus stop, and Newgate Street - Medical Centre in around 6h 37m.

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