What is the cheapest way to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Shildon?

The cheapest way to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Shildon is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Shildon?

The fastest way to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Shildon is to drive which takes 25 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Houghton-Le-Spring and Shildon?

No, there is no direct bus from Houghton-Le-Spring to Shildon. However, there are services departing from Houghton Le Spring and arriving at Gibson Street via Bus Station Stand H and Newgate Street - Medical Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Houghton-Le-Spring to Shildon?

The distance between Houghton-Le-Spring and Shildon is 40 miles. The road distance is 19.6 miles.

How do I travel from Houghton-Le-Spring to Shildon without a car?

The best way to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Shildon without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 51m and costs £7 - £22.

How long does it take to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Shildon?

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Shildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Houghton-Le-Spring to Shildon bus from?

Houghton-Le-Spring to Shildon bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Houghton Le Spring station.

Where does the Houghton-Le-Spring to Shildon bus arrive?

Houghton-Le-Spring to Shildon bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Bus Station Stand E.

Can I drive from Houghton-Le-Spring to Shildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Houghton-Le-Spring to Shildon is 20 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Houghton-Le-Spring to Shildon.

Where can I stay near Shildon?

There are 1132+ hotels available in Shildon.

Houghton-Le-Spring to Shildon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus

There are 5 ways to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Shildon by bus, train, car, or taxi

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Houghton Le Spring to Bus Station Stand Ebus X20 / ...
2. Take the train from Durham to Darlingtontrain
3. Take the train from Darlington to Shildontrain
1h 51m
£8–22
Drive 19.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Houghton-Le-Spring to Shildoncar 19.5 mi
25 min
£5–7
Bus, line 81 bus
1. Take the bus from Houghton Le Spring to Bus Station Stand Ebus X20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand H to Newgate Street - Medical Centrebus X21
3. Take the bus from Newgate Street - Medical Centre to Gibson Streetbus 81
2h 6m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Houghton-Le-Spring to Shildontaxi 19.5 mi
25 min
£40–55
Line 20 bus, bus, line 81 bus
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Station Stand Dbus 20
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand H to Newgate Street - Medical Centrebus X21
3. Take the bus from Newgate Street - Medical Centre to Gibson Streetbus 81
2h 20m

Houghton-Le-Spring to Shildon by bus and train

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Distance: 39.5 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Houghton-Le-Spring, England and Shildon, England?

You can take a bus from Houghton Le Spring to Gibson Street via Bus Station Stand H and Newgate Street - Medical Centre in around 2h 6m.

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