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

The cheapest way to get from Shildon to Sunderland is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 36 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shildon to Sunderland is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Shildon and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Shildon to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from King William and arriving at Interchange via High Street and Bus Station Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Shildon and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Shildon to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Shildon and arriving at Sunderland via Thornaby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Shildon to Sunderland?

The distance between Shildon and Sunderland is 52 miles. The road distance is 25.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shildon to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £16 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Shildon to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shildon to Sunderland bus from?

Shildon to Sunderland bus services, operated by Weardale Motor Services, depart from King William station.

Where do I catch the Shildon to Sunderland train from?

Shildon to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Shildon station.

Train or bus from Shildon to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Shildon to Sunderland is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £16 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 99 bus and line 20 bus, which costs and takes 2h 21m.

Where does the Shildon to Sunderland bus arrive?

Shildon to Sunderland bus services, operated by Weardale Motor Services, arrive at High Street station.

Where does the Shildon to Sunderland train arrive?

Shildon to Sunderland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Thornaby station.

Can I drive from Shildon to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Shildon to Sunderland is 26 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Shildon to Sunderland.

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

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Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1973+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Shildon to Sunderland - 4 ways to travel via train, line 99 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Shildon to Sunderland by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shildon to Thornabytrain Bishop Auckland - Saltburn / ...
2. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderlandtrain Nunthorpe - Newcastle / ...
2h 4m
£17–31
Drive 25.5 mi
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1. Drive from Shildon to Sunderlandcar 25.5 mi
36 min
£7–10
Line 99 bus, line 20 bus
1. Take the bus from King William to High Streetbus 99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand D to Interchangebus 20 / ...
2h 21m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shildon to Sunderlandtaxi 25.5 mi
36 min
£110–140

Shildon to Sunderland by train

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Distance: 51.4 mi
Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Shildon, England and Sunderland, England?

You can take a train from Shildon to Sunderland via Thornaby in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King William to Interchange via High Street and Bus Station Stand D in around 2h 21m.

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