The average bus between Oxford and South Shields takes 9h 19m and the fastest bus takes 7h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oxford 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 Oxford and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 6:50 PM which arrives into South Shields at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 9h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


8h 29m • 2 changes


8h 57m • 2 changes
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11h 6m • 2 changes


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8h 37m • 2 changes
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11h 28m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at South Shields station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
Oxford to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Oxford to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Interchange station.
The distance between Oxford and South Shields is 361.2 km. The road distance is 443 km.
You can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Interchange via Milton Keynes Coachway and Interchange in around 8h 4m.