Buses to Gateshead from South Shields

The journey to Gateshead from South Shields takes just 20 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 226 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs South Shields at 04:51.

Go North East schedule

Go North East operates between South Shields and Gateshead 7 days per week.

National Express Shuttle schedule

Travel from South Shields to Gateshead with National Express Shuttle in 20 minutes.

Nexus Metro Replacement schedule

Take the bus to Gateshead from South Shields with Nexus Metro Replacement . The first departure is at 22:47, arriving at 00:17.

Tyne and Wear Metro schedule

Tyne and Wear Metro operates between South Shields and Gateshead 7 days per week.

Your questions answered

• Is there a daily bus service between South Shields and Gateshead?

  Yes, buses operate daily from South Shields to Gateshead, departing as early as 04:51.

• How long is the bus trip from South Shields to Gateshead?

  The fastest bus to Gateshead from South Shields takes 20 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour 13 minutes longer.

• How do I buy tickets for travel to Gateshead from South Shields?

  It's not yet possible to buy tickets for this trip directly from ByBus but we're working on it!

• Which bus companies operate between South Shields and Gateshead?

  National Express Shuttle, Go North East, Tyne and Wear Metro and Nexus Metro Replacement run buses to Gateshead from South Shields.

• What time is the earliest bus from South Shields to Gateshead?

  The first bus to Gateshead from South Shields leaves at 04:51. The journey takes 20 minutes.

• When is the last bus to Gateshead from South Shields?

  The last bus leaves South Shields at 22:43, arriving into Gateshead at 23:59. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

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