The average bus between South Shields and Dunfermline takes 6h 12m and the fastest bus takes 4h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Shields to Dunfermline. 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 4 times a day between South Shields and Dunfermline. The earliest departure is at 1:51 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from South Shields is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Dunfermline at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Monument Market Street and take an average of 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from South Shields to Dunfermline? 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 Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Dunfermline station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
South Shields to Dunfermline bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from John Dobson Street station.
South Shields to Dunfermline bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Kingsgate Centre station.
The distance between South Shields and Dunfermline is 174.6 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a bus from West Percy Street to Kingsgate Centre via Monument Market Street, John Dobson Street, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 55m.