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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Shildon is to fly and train which costs £35 - £150 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Shildon is to fly and train which takes 5h 43m and costs £35 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Shildon?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Shildon. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at King William via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, Eldon Square Bus Station and High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 42m.

How far is it from Dublin to Shildon?

The distance between Dublin and Shildon is 243 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Shildon without a car is to ferry and train which takes 10h 41m and costs £95 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Dublin to Shildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Shildon bus from?

Dublin to Shildon bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Shildon bus arrive?

Dublin to Shildon bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where can I stay near Shildon?

There are 1153+ hotels available in Shildon.

Dublin to Shildon - 11 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Dublin to Shildon by car ferry, car, ferry, train, bus, busferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Heyshamcarferry
3. Drive from Heysham to Shildoncar
9h 21m
£45–376
Fly Dublin Airport to Newcastle, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
5h 43m
£38–146
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain
3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Darlingtontrain
10h 41m
£100–192
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus
16h 42m
Ferry, train via Holyhead
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain
3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Darlingtontrain
10h 50m
£108–265
Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Darlingtontrain
6h 57m
£77–234
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
7h 17m
£72–168
Fly Dublin Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane DUB - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Darlingtontrain
7h 11m
£49–162
Fly Dublin Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darlingtontrain
7h 48m
£68–193
Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
7h 30m
£85–256
Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
8h 4m
£86–291

Dublin to Shildon by ferry and train

78Weekly Services

10h 41mAverage Duration

£100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 241.8 mi
Duration: 9h 21m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Shildon, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Shildon. However, you can take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Heysham, then drive to Shildon. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Shildon via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Newton-le-Willows, and Darlington in around 10h 41m.

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