The average bus between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and North Shields takes 5h 12m and the fastest bus takes 4h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to North 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 4 times a day between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 8:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is at 11:10 PM which arrives into North Shields at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Hanover Street and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to North 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station and arriving at North Shields station via John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to North Shields bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to North Shields bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Nile Street station.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and North Shields is 159.1 km. The road distance is 194 km.
You can take a bus from Terminal to Nile Street via Hanover Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Monument Market Street in around 4h 26m.