Buses to South Shields from Newcastle upon Tyne

The journey to South Shields from Newcastle upon Tyne takes just 15 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 214 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Newcastle upon Tyne at 05:05.

Go North East schedule

Go North East operates between Newcastle upon Tyne and South Shields 7 days per week.

National Express Shuttle schedule

Travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields with National Express Shuttle in 24 minutes.

Tyne and Wear Metro schedule

Take the bus to South Shields from Newcastle upon Tyne with Tyne and Wear Metro . The first departure is at 05:05, arriving at 05:34.

Your questions answered

• Is there a daily bus service between Newcastle upon Tyne and South Shields?

  Yes, buses operate daily from Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields, departing as early as 05:05.

• How long is the bus trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields?

  The fastest bus to South Shields from Newcastle upon Tyne takes 15 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour 14 minutes longer.

• How do I buy tickets for travel to South Shields from Newcastle upon Tyne?

  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 Newcastle upon Tyne and South Shields?

  National Express Shuttle, Go North East and Tyne and Wear Metro run buses to South Shields from Newcastle upon Tyne.

• What time is the earliest bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields?

  The first bus to South Shields from Newcastle upon Tyne leaves at 05:05. The journey takes 15 minutes.

• When is the last bus to South Shields from Newcastle upon Tyne?

  The last bus leaves Newcastle upon Tyne at 23:15, arriving into South Shields at 23:40. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

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