The average bus between Dover and South Shields takes 13h 52m and the fastest bus takes 11h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dover 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 Dover and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 9:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 11:00 PM which arrives into South Shields at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 13h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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15h 25m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dover 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 Dover to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at South Shields station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.
Dover to South Shields bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.
Dover to South Shields bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Interchange station.
The distance between Dover and South Shields is 468 km. The road distance is 583 km.
You can take a bus from Priory Street to Interchange via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Interchange in around 10h 38m.