The average bus between Oldham and South Shields takes 5h 25m and the fastest bus takes 4h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oldham 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 every 4 hours between Oldham and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oldham is at 11:42 PM which arrives into South Shields at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Gardens and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Oldham 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 Oldham to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Oldham station and arriving at South Shields station via Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Oldham to South Shields bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Oldham to South Shields bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Interchange station.
The distance between Oldham and South Shields is 168.1 km. The road distance is 234 km.
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchange every 3 hours. Tickets cost £25–65 and the journey takes 3h 40m.