The average bus between Falkirk and South Shields takes 6h 51m and the fastest bus takes 5h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Falkirk 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 3 times a day between Falkirk and South 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 South Shields at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Princes Street and take an average of 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Falkirk 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 Falkirk to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Falkirk station and arriving at South Shields station via Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
Falkirk to South Shields bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Weir Street station.
Falkirk to South Shields bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
The distance between Falkirk and South Shields is 185.5 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a bus from Weir Street to Transport Hub via Princes Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Monument Market Street in around 5h 31m.