The average bus between North Shields and Edinburgh takes 5h 12m and the fastest bus takes 3h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from North Shields to Edinburgh. 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 North Shields and Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Monument Market Street and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from North Shields to Edinburgh? 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 Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from North Shields station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Monument Market Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
North Shields to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Albion Road-Sidney Street station.
North Shields to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between North Shields and Edinburgh is 151.5 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a bus from Albion Road-Sidney Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Monument Market Street and John Dobson Street in around 3h 46m.