The average bus between Burnley and South Shields takes 5h 21m and the fastest bus takes 5h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Burnley 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 3 times a day between Burnley and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 2:25 PM which arrives into South Shields at 7:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 20m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Burnley 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 Burnley to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at South Shields station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Burnley to South Shields bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.
Burnley to South Shields bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Sunderland Interchange station.
The distance between Burnley and South Shields is 144.2 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Fowler Street - Town Hall via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Sunderland Interchange, and Interchange in around 6h 20m.