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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Shildon is to bus via Newcastle upon Tyne which costs £11 - £26 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Shildon is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Shildon?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Shildon. However, there are services departing from North St David Street and arriving at St Johns Church via Bus Station Stand J and Newgate Street Stand C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Shildon?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Shildon. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Shildon via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Shildon?

The distance between Edinburgh and Shildon is 169 miles. The road distance is 126.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Shildon without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Edinburgh to Shildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Shildon bus from?

Edinburgh to Shildon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North St David Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Shildon train from?

Edinburgh to Shildon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Shildon?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Shildon is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Shildon bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Shildon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sutton Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Shildon train arrive?

Edinburgh to Shildon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Shildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Shildon is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Edinburgh to Shildon.

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

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Where can I stay near Shildon?

There are 1115+ hotels available in Shildon.

Edinburgh to Shildon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 6 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to DarlingtonEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 57m
£31–58
Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson StreetUkn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station Stand F to Newgate Street Stand EX21
5h 38m
£12–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Sutton Street839
4h 41m
£30–41
Drive 125.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Shildon125.8 mi
2h 45m
£31–45
Train, line 6 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to DurhamEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand J to Newgate Street Stand E6
3h 18m
£31–52

Edinburgh to Shildon by train

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Distance: 167.7 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Shildon, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Cross Country also services this route hourly. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from North St David Street to Sutton Street twice a week. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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