The average bus between North Shields and Dunbar takes 6h 23m and the fastest bus takes 5h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from North Shields to Dunbar. 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 4 times a day between North Shields and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 1:51 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from North Shields is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Monument Market Street and take an average of 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from North Shields to Dunbar? 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 North Shields to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from North Shields station and arriving at Dunbar station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
North Shields to Dunbar bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from John Dobson Street station.
North Shields to Dunbar bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at High Street station.
The distance between North Shields and Dunbar is 128.5 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a bus from Albion Road-Sidney Street to High Street via Monument Market Street, John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Waterloo Place in around 5h 6m.