The average bus between Bolton and South Shields takes 6h 9m and the fastest bus takes 5h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bolton 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 5 times a day between Bolton and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 10:40 PM which arrives into South Shields at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Gardens and take an average of 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 35m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bolton 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 Bolton to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at South Shields station via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
Bolton to South Shields bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Shiffnall Street station.
Bolton to South Shields bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Interchange station.
The distance between Bolton and South Shields is 170.2 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Interchange via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Interchange in around 6h 37m.