The average bus between Bedford and South Shields takes 7h 25m and the fastest bus takes 6h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bedford to South Shields. 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 twice daily between Bedford and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 9:50 PM which arrives into South Shields at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 59m • 2 changes


6h 57m • 2 changes
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8h 6m • 2 changes


6h 35m • 2 changes


7h 27m • 2 changes
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8h 53m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Bedford to South Shields? 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 Bedford to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at South Shields station via Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
Bedford to South Shields bus services, operated by Uno, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Bedford to South Shields bus services, operated by Uno, arrive at Interchange station.
The distance between Bedford and South Shields is 324.8 km. The road distance is 402 km.
National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Interchange every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 5h.