The average bus between South Shields and Bradford takes 5h 5m and the fastest bus takes 3h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Shields to Bradford. 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 Bradford. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Bradford at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from South Shields to Bradford? 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 Bradford. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Bradford station via Nelson Street N2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
South Shields to Bradford bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Interchange station.
South Shields to Bradford bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Nelson Street N2 station.
The distance between South Shields and Bradford is 135.5 km. The road distance is 165 km.
National Express operates a bus from Interchange to Nelson Street N2 every 4 hours. Tickets cost £18–45 and the journey takes 2h 25m.