The average bus between South Shields and Leith takes 5h 11m and the fastest bus takes 3h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Shields to Leith. 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 Leith. 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 Leith at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Monument Market Street and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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7h 52m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from South Shields to Leith? 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 Leith. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Leith station via Monument Market Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
South Shields to Leith bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from West Percy Street station.
South Shields to Leith bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between South Shields and Leith is 154 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a bus from West Percy Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Monument Market Street and John Dobson Street in around 3h 58m.