The average bus between South Shields and Perth takes 8h 16m and the fastest bus takes 5h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Shields to Perth. 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 Perth. 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 Perth at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Monument Market Street and take an average of 8h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from South Shields to Perth? 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 Perth. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Perth station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
South Shields to Perth bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from John Dobson Street station.
South Shields to Perth bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between South Shields and Perth is 199.5 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a bus from West Percy Street to Bus Station via Monument Market Street, John Dobson Street, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 6h 7m.