- Distance: 12.3 mi
- Duration: 53 min
The average bus between South Shields and Gateshead takes 53 min and the fastest bus takes 34 min. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from South Shields to Gateshead. 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 every 20 minutes between South Shields and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from South Shields is at 2:38 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 3:46 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 53 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from South Shields station and arriving at Gateshead station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 53 min.
South Shields to Gateshead bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Horsley Hill Square station.
South Shields to Gateshead bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at High Street - Nuns Lane station.
The distance between South Shields and Gateshead is 11.5 km. The road distance is 20 km.
Stagecoach North East operates a bus from Horsley Hill Square to High Street - Nuns Lane every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 39 min. Go North East also services this route every 15 minutes.
