The average bus between South Shields and Cardiff takes 11h 31m and the fastest bus takes 8h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Shields to Cardiff. 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 South Shields and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 4:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Interchange and take an average of 11h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from South Shields to Cardiff? 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 South Shields to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Cardiff station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
South Shields to Cardiff bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Interchange station.
South Shields to Cardiff bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
The distance between South Shields and Cardiff is 408.1 km. The road distance is 510 km.
You can take a bus from Interchange to Sophia Gardens via Interchange, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 25m.