🚌 Bus from Shildon to Darlington
2 direct routes · about 20 min · first bus 06:02, last bus 21:45 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arriva North East | ~20 min | 40 | 06:02 | 21:45 | King William (NW-bound) |
| 5 | Arriva North East | ~45 min | 40 | 05:59 | 23:19 | King William (NW-bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Shildon on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Shildon to Darlington?
2 routes run directly from Shildon to Darlington: the 1 (Arriva North East), the 5 (Arriva North East).
How long does the bus take from Shildon to Darlington?
Around 20 minutes on the 1, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Shildon to Darlington?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 1) leaves around 06:02 and the last around 21:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Shildon to Darlington?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.