Buses to South Shields
from Gateshead
The journey to South Shields from Gateshead takes just 20 minutes.
Buses operate daily with up to 218 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Gateshead at 05:12.
Go North East schedule
Go North East operates between Gateshead and South Shields 7 days per week.
Service days | Daily |
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Services per day | up to 58 |
Shortest trip | 43 minutes |
First departure | 05:35 |
Last departure | 23:23 |
National Express Shuttle schedule
Travel from Gateshead to South Shields with National Express Shuttle in 20 minutes.
Service days | Daily |
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Services per day | up to 83 |
Shortest trip | 20 minutes |
First departure | 05:38 |
Last departure | 23:30 |
Tyne and Wear Metro schedule
Take the bus to South Shields from Gateshead with Tyne and Wear Metro . The first departure is at 05:12, arriving at 05:34.
Service days | Daily |
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Services per day | up to 143 |
Shortest trip | 20 minutes |
First departure | 05:12 |
Last departure | 23:30 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between Gateshead and South Shields?
Yes, buses operate daily from Gateshead to South Shields, departing as early as 05:12.
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How long is the bus trip from Gateshead to South Shields?
The fastest bus to South Shields from Gateshead takes 20 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour 4 minutes longer.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to South Shields from Gateshead?
It's not yet possible to buy tickets for this trip directly from ByBus but we're working on it!
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Which bus companies operate between Gateshead and South Shields?
National Express Shuttle, Go North East and Tyne and Wear Metro run buses to South Shields from Gateshead.
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What time is the earliest bus from Gateshead to South Shields?
The first bus to South Shields from Gateshead leaves at 05:12. The journey takes 20 minutes.
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When is the last bus to South Shields from Gateshead?
The last bus leaves Gateshead at 23:23, arriving into South Shields at 23:40. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.
Onward travel from South Shields
Bus to | Days | Shortest trip | Distance |
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Ashington |
| 1 hour 18 minutes | 13 miles |
Chester-le-Street |
| 51 minutes | 11 miles |
Durham |
| 1 hour 21 minutes | 16 miles |
Gateshead |
| 20 minutes | 7.2 miles |
Jarrow |
| 6 minutes | 2.4 miles |
Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 15 minutes | 7.4 miles |
North Shields |
| 6 minutes | 1.4 miles |
Sunderland |
| 14 minutes | 6.8 miles |
Tynemouth |
| 12 minutes | 1.4 miles |
Wallsend |
| 11 minutes | 4.1 miles |
Whitburn |
| 16 minutes | 4.0 miles |
Whitley Bay |
| 19 minutes | 2.9 miles |