The average bus between Essex and South Shields takes 14h 34m and the fastest bus takes 10h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Essex 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 Essex and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 11:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 8:26 PM which arrives into South Shields at 3:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Interchange and take an average of 14h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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18h 39m • 4 changes
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18h 39m • 4 changes
Want to know about travelling from Essex 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 Essex to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at South Shields station via Finchley Road Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.
Essex to South Shields bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Essex to South Shields bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, arrive at Interchange station.
The distance between Essex and South Shields is 376.4 km. The road distance is 538 km.
You can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to Interchange via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Interchange in around 8h 52m.