The average bus between Cumnock and South Shields takes 11h 43m and the fastest bus takes 7h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cumnock 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 Cumnock and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cumnock is at 10:14 PM which arrives into South Shields at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Kilmarnock Bus Station and take an average of 11h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



7h 24m • 3 changes
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12h 44m • 3 changes
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12h 41m • 3 changes
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14h 51m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Cumnock to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Cumnock station and arriving at South Shields station via Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.
Cumnock to South Shields bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Cumnock to South Shields bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Interchange station.
The distance between Cumnock and South Shields is 186.7 km. The road distance is 337 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 4h 35m.