There are 4 ways to get from Scotland to Shildon by train, bus, or car
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Train via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain Edinburgh - Darlington / ...
4h 7m£44–136Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 56 to Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle City Librarybus megabus M20
- Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station Stand F to Tenters Street Stand Bbus X21
7h 5m£18–23Drive 158.1 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Shildoncar 158.1 mi
3h 7m£39–56Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Darlingtontrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
4h 25m£55–70
Scotland to Shildon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Shildon is to bus which costs £17 - £24 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Shildon is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Shildon. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 56 and arriving at Gibson Street via Eldon Square Bus Station Stand F and Newgate Street Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Shildon. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Shildon via Edinburgh Waverley and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Scotland and Shildon is 216 miles. The road distance is 159 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Shildon without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 7m and costs £40 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Scotland to Shildon, including transfers.
Scotland to Shildon bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 56.
Scotland to Shildon train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Shildon is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 7m and costs £40 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £24 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Scotland and Shildon, England?
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Shildon via Edinburgh Waverley and Darlington in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 56 to Gibson Street via Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle City Library, Eldon Square Bus Station Stand F, Tenters Street Stand B, and Newgate Street Stand D in around 7h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- Passengerassistance@lumo.co.uk.
- Website
- lumo.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.lumo.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–260
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 56 to Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle City Library
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
- Phone
- +44 191 420 5050
- hello@gonortheast.co.uk
- Website
- gonortheast.co.uk
Bus from Eldon Square Bus Station Stand F to Tenters Street Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Scotland to Shildon bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle City Library station.
Scotland to Shildon train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Shildon is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Scotland to Shildon.
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