The average bus between South Shields and Luton takes 9h and the fastest bus takes 7h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Shields to Luton. 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 Luton. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Luton at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Interchange and take an average of 9h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from South Shields to Luton? 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 Luton. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Luton station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
South Shields to Luton bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Interchange station.
South Shields to Luton bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
The distance between South Shields and Luton is 353.3 km. The road distance is 411 km.
National Express operates a bus from Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachway every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 4h 55m.