The average bus between South Shields and Blackburn takes 8h 52m and the fastest bus takes 6h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Shields to Blackburn. 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 Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 9:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 5:28 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Interchange and take an average of 8h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



6h 24m • 3 changes



6h 3m • 3 changes
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13h 29m • 3 changes



6h 24m • 3 changes



6h 3m • 3 changes
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15h 5m • 3 changes



6h 15m • 3 changes



7h 27m • 3 changes
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17h 18m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from South Shields to Blackburn? 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 Blackburn. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Blackburn station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
South Shields to Blackburn bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.
South Shields to Blackburn bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between South Shields and Blackburn is 154.6 km. The road distance is 270 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £15–25 and the journey takes 3h 15m.