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 10m£69–164Drive 158.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Glasgow to Shildoncar 158.1 mi
3h 7m£39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
- Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to High Streetbus X21
7h 20mTrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Durhamtrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth
5h 16m£95–140
Scotland to Shildon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Shildon is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 7m.
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 Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at King William via Eldon Square Bus Station and High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
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 10m.
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 10m and costs £65 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Scotland to Shildon, including transfers.
Scotland to Shildon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
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 10m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 20m.
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 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to King William via John Dobson Street, Eldon Square Bus Station, and High Street in around 7h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- 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
- £45–70
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £95–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 191 420 5050
- Website
- gonortheast.co.uk
Bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Scotland to Shildon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street 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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