The average bus between Harwich and South Shields takes 16h 49m and the fastest bus takes 13h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Harwich 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 Harwich and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 9:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 5:46 PM which arrives into South Shields at 3:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Stanwell Street and take an average of 16h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Harwich 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 Harwich to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at South Shields station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 49m.
Harwich to South Shields bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Railway Station.
Harwich to South Shields bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Interchange station.
The distance between Harwich and South Shields is 384.4 km. The road distance is 595 km.
You can take a bus from Mayflower Avenue to Interchange via Stanwell Street, Osborne Street, Post Office, Railway Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Interchange in around 11h 4m.