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Trip Overview

The average bus between South Shields and Edinburgh takes 5h 13m and the fastest bus takes 3h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from South 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.

5h 13m
Duration
114 mi
Distance
3 times a day
Frequency

Line 301 bus, bus

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  1. Take the bus from West Percy Street to Monument Market Streetbus bus 301
  2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
3h 52m

South Shields to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between South Shields and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 1:51 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from South 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 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 113.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from West Percy Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Monument Market Street and John Dobson Street in around 3h 52m.

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