The average bus between Edinburgh and South Shields Ferry Terminal takes 4h 38m and the fastest bus takes 3h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to South Shields Ferry Terminal. 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 and South Shields Ferry Terminal. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:40 PM which arrives into South Shields Ferry Terminal at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at John Dobson Street and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to South Shields Ferry Terminal? 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 to South Shields Ferry Terminal. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at South Shields Ferry Terminal station via John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Edinburgh to South Shields Ferry Terminal bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to South Shields Ferry Terminal bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Waterville Road-Coach Lane station.
The distance between Edinburgh and South Shields Ferry Terminal is 153.3 km. The road distance is 188 km.
You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to South Shields Ferry Terminal via John Dobson Street, Haymarket Bus Station, and Waterville Road-Coach Lane in around 3h 45m.