The average bus between South Shields and Runcorn takes 9h 19m and the fastest bus takes 6h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Shields to Runcorn. 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 every 4 hours between South Shields and Runcorn. 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 Runcorn at 1:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Interchange and take an average of 9h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from South Shields to Runcorn? 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 Runcorn. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Runcorn station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
South Shields to Runcorn bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Interchange station.
South Shields to Runcorn bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
The distance between South Shields and Runcorn is 202.7 km. The road distance is 325 km.
You can take a bus from Interchange to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Interchange, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 7h 46m.