The average bus between Inverness and South Shields takes 14h 40m and the fastest bus takes 12h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 Inverness and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 6:30 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:25 PM which arrives into South Shields at 12:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh, Bus Station and take an average of 14h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Inverness 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 Inverness to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at South Shields station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.
Inverness to South Shields bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.
Inverness to South Shields bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
The distance between Inverness and South Shields is 325.3 km. The road distance is 442 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Transport Hub via Edinburgh, Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Monument Market Street in around 7h 57m.