The average bus between South Shields and Exeter takes 13h 18m and the fastest bus takes 10h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Shields to Exeter. 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 South Shields and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Exeter at 6:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Interchange and take an average of 13h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from South Shields to Exeter? 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 Exeter. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Exeter station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.
South Shields to Exeter bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Interchange station.
South Shields to Exeter bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
The distance between South Shields and Exeter is 495.7 km. The road distance is 601 km.
You can take a bus from Interchange to Bampfylde Street via Interchange, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 12h 10m.