The average bus between South Shields and Bristol takes 9h 40m and the fastest bus takes 8h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Shields to Bristol. 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 5 times a day between South Shields and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Bristol at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Interchange and take an average of 9h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


9h 15m • 2 changes

8h 50m • 2 changes

9h 2m • 2 changes

8h 27m • 2 changes

8h 4m • 2 changes

8h 44m • 2 changes

8h 9m • 2 changes

9h 4m • 2 changes

8h 4m • 2 changes

8h 44m • 2 changes

8h 9m • 2 changes

9h 4m • 2 changes

8h 4m • 2 changes

8h 44m • 2 changes

8h 9m • 2 changes

9h 4m • 2 changes

8h 4m • 2 changes

8h 44m • 2 changes

8h 9m • 2 changes

9h 4m • 2 changes

9h 59m • 2 changes

8h 34m • 2 changes

8h 44m • 2 changes

8h 9m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from South Shields to Bristol? 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 Bristol. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Bristol station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
South Shields to Bristol bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Interchange station.
South Shields to Bristol bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
The distance between South Shields and Bristol is 401.5 km. The road distance is 482 km.
You can take a bus from Interchange to Bristol Bus Station via Interchange and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 9h 19m.