The average bus between South Shields and Edinburgh takes 5h 9m and the fastest bus takes 3h 43m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week 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.
Buses run 3 times a week between South Shields and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 1:52 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 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Monument Market Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
South Shields to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from West Percy Street station.
South Shields to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between South Shields and Edinburgh is 153.6 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a bus from West Percy Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Monument Market Street and John Dobson Street in around 3h 53m.
