The average bus between Kilmarnock and South Shields takes 9h 36m and the fastest bus takes 6h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 6:17 PM which arrives into South Shields at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 9h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at South Shields station via Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
Kilmarnock to South Shields bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to South Shields bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Interchange station.
The distance between Kilmarnock and South Shields is 205.5 km. The road distance is 310 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £18–28 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
