The average bus between South Shields and Bedford takes 7h 46m and the fastest bus takes 6h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Shields to Bedford. 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 3 times a day between South Shields and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Bedford at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Interchange and take an average of 7h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from South Shields to Bedford? 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 South Shields to Bedford. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Bedford station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
South Shields to Bedford bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Interchange station.
South Shields to Bedford bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
The distance between South Shields and Bedford is 324.8 km. The road distance is 403 km.
National Express operates a bus from Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachway every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 4h 55m.