The average bus between Bury and South Shields takes 5h 40m and the fastest bus takes 5h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bury 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 every 4 hours between Bury and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bury is at 11:25 PM which arrives into South Shields at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Gardens and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bury 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 Bury to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Bury station and arriving at South Shields station via Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Bury to South Shields bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Bury to South Shields bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Interchange station.
The distance between Bury and South Shields is 165.4 km. The road distance is 238 km.
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchange every 3 hours. Tickets cost £24–60 and the journey takes 3h 40m.