The average bus between Cardiff and South Shields takes 10h 56m and the fastest bus takes 8h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to South Shields. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Cardiff and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into South Shields at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 10h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to South Shields? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at South Shields station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
Cardiff to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Interchange station.
The distance between Cardiff and South Shields is 408.1 km. The road distance is 508 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Interchange in around 9h 24m.