The average bus between South Shields and Dover takes 12h 30m and the fastest bus takes 11h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Shields to Dover. 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 Dover. The earliest departure is at 11:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Dover at 12:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Interchange and take an average of 12h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from South Shields to Dover? 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 Dover. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Dover station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
South Shields to Dover bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Interchange station.
South Shields to Dover bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between South Shields and Dover is 468 km. The road distance is 585 km.
You can take a bus from Interchange to Pencester Road via Interchange, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 10h 59m.