South Shields to Greater Manchester Buses

South Shields to Greater Manchester buses

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The average bus between South Shields and Greater Manchester takes 6h 28m and the fastest bus takes 4h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Shields to Greater Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 28m
Duration: 142 mi
Distance: £26
Average price: 5 times a day
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Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172

5h 51m

£23–36

South Shields to Greater Manchester bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between South Shields and Greater Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Greater Manchester at 9:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Interchange and take an average of 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:46 PM → 5:42 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
5:12 PM → 10:01 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
10:41 PM → 8:37 AM
Arrives next day
9h 56m • 2 changes
11:41 PM → 9:47 AM
Arrives next day
10h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:45 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 44m • 2 changes
12:28 PM → 6:02 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
5:28 PM → 9:59 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
10:41 PM → 6:14 AM
Arrives next day
7h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

8:16 AM → 1:20 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
12:46 PM → 5:47 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
5:21 PM → 10:00 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
10:41 PM → 6:14 AM
Arrives next day
7h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

8:16 AM → 1:20 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
12:46 PM → 5:47 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
5:21 PM → 10:00 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
10:41 PM → 6:14 AM
Arrives next day
7h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:16 AM → 1:20 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
12:46 PM → 5:47 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
5:21 PM → 10:00 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
10:41 PM → 6:14 AM
Arrives next day
7h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

8:16 AM → 1:20 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
12:46 PM → 5:47 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
5:21 PM → 10:00 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
10:41 PM → 6:14 AM
Arrives next day
7h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

8:16 AM → 1:20 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
5:21 PM → 10:00 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes

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South Shields to Greater Manchester buses

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