The average bus between South Shields and Matlock takes 7h 23m and the fastest bus takes 5h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Shields to Matlock. 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 5 times a day between South Shields and Matlock. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Matlock at 11:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Interchange and take an average of 7h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 33m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from South Shields to Matlock? 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 Matlock. However, there are services departing from Interchange station and arriving at Causeway Lane station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Sheffield Interchange/E2 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
South Shields to Matlock bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.
South Shields to Matlock bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Causeway Lane station.
The distance between South Shields and Matlock is 207.1 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a bus from Interchange to Causeway Lane via Interchange, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Sheffield Interchange/D4 in around 7h 52m.