Bus from Darlington to Shildon
2 direct routes · 22–51 min · first bus 06:10, last bus 22:56 (weekdays).
Next buses to Shildon as of 08:26
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Darlington, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Arriva North East | ~51 min | 30 | Sat 28 · Sun 10 | 06:10 | 22:56 | Morrisons | King William (NW-bound) | Coatham Mundeville, Newton Park, Newton Aycliffe & New Shildon |
| 1 | Arriva North East | ~22 min | 28 | Sat 26 · Sun 10 | 06:12 | 21:16 | Westgate Crescent (O) | King William (W-bound) | Burtree Gate, Heighington & Redworth |
Times are for the first boarding point in Darlington on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 5 bus or 1 bus timetable.
Fares from Darlington to Shildon
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Darlington to Shildon?
2 routes run directly from Darlington to Shildon: the 5 (Arriva North East), the 1 (Arriva North East). The most frequent is the 5, 30 times each weekday — board at Morrisons and get off at King William (NW-bound), about 51 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Darlington to Shildon?
Between 22 minutes on the 1 and 51 on the 5, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Coatham Mundeville, Newton Park, Newton Aycliffe, New Shildon on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Darlington to Shildon?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:10 and the last around 22:56. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Darlington to Shildon?
Adult singles from Darlington to Shildon: £3.00 on the 5 and 1 (Arriva North East). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.