The average bus between South Shields and Fort William takes 11h 47m and the fastest bus takes 11h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Shields to Fort William. 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 twice daily between South Shields and Fort William. The earliest departure is at 1:28 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Fort William at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Interchange and take an average of 11h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from South Shields to Fort William? 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 Fort William. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Fort William station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.
South Shields to Fort William bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Interchange station.
South Shields to Fort William bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between South Shields and Fort William is 305.7 km. The road distance is 440 km.
You can take a bus from Interchange to Bus Station via Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 2m.