The average bus between Manchester and North Shields takes 5h 1m and the fastest bus takes 3h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to North 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 every 4 hours between Manchester and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 5:50 PM which arrives into North Shields at 10:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 4m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to North 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 Manchester to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at North Shields station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Manchester to North Shields bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to North Shields bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.
The distance between Manchester and North Shields is 178.3 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Nile Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, and Monument Market Street in around 5h 21m.