Bus from Shildon to Darlington
2 direct routes · 31–55 min · first bus 05:59, last bus 23:19 (weekdays).
Next buses to Darlington as of 14:05
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Shildon, 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 | ~55 min | 30 | Sat 27 · Sun 10 | 05:59 | 23:19 | King William (NW-bound) | Northgate (Stand B) | New Shildon, Newton Aycliffe, Newton Park & Coatham Mundeville |
| 1 | Arriva North East | ~31 min | 29 | Sat 26 · Sun 11 | 06:02 | 21:45 | King William (NW-bound) | Four Riggs | Redworth, Heighington & Burtree Gate |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 5 bus or 1 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Shildon to Darlington?
2 routes run directly from Shildon to Darlington: the 5 (Arriva North East), the 1 (Arriva North East). The most frequent is the 5, 30 times each weekday — board at King William (NW-bound) and get off at Northgate (Stand B), about 55 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Shildon to Darlington?
Between 31 minutes on the 1 and 55 on the 5, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at New Shildon, Newton Aycliffe, Newton Park, Coatham Mundeville on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Shildon to Darlington?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:59 and the last around 23:19. Check the route timetables 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.