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Trip Overview

The average bus between South Shields and Manchester takes 3h 57m and the fastest bus takes 3h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Shields to 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.

3h 57m
Duration
138 mi
Distance
£18
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

South Shields to Manchester bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between South Shields and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 9:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 5:28 PM which arrives into Manchester at 9:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Interchange and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Go North EastFlixBus3h 59m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Go North EastFlixBus3h 54m • 1 change
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    Go North EastFlixBus3h 54m • 1 change
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    Go North EastFlixBus3h 59m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Go North EastFlixBus3h 54m • 1 change
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    Go North EastFlixBus3h 54m • 1 change
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    Go North EastFlixBus3h 59m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Go North EastFlixBus3h 54m • 1 change
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    Go North EastFlixBus3h 54m • 1 change
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    Go North EastFlixBus3h 59m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Go North EastFlixBus3h 54m • 1 change
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    Go North EastFlixBus3h 54m • 1 change
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    Go North EastFlixBus3h 59m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Go North EastFlixBus3h 54m • 1 change
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    Go North EastFlixBus3h 54m • 1 change
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    Go North EastFlixBus4h 8m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Go North EastFlixBus4h 12m • 1 change
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    Go North EastFlixBus4h 12m • 1 change
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    Go North EastFlixBus3h 52m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Shields to Manchester? 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.

Map of how to get from South Shields to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 137.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Manchester, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £15–23 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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