The average bus between Falkirk and North Shields takes 6h 50m and the fastest bus takes 5h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Falkirk 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 3 times a day between Falkirk and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Falkirk is at 9:21 PM which arrives into North Shields at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Princes Street and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Falkirk 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 Falkirk to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Falkirk station and arriving at North Shields station via Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Falkirk to North Shields bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Weir Street station.
Falkirk to North Shields bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
The distance between Falkirk and North Shields is 183.4 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a bus from Weir Street to Nile Street via Princes Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Monument Market Street in around 5h 30m.