The average bus between South Shields and Saint Andrews takes 8h 16m and the fastest bus takes 6h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Shields to Saint Andrews. 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 Saint Andrews. 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 Saint Andrews at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Monument Market Street and take an average of 8h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from South Shields to Saint Andrews? 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 Saint Andrews. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Saint Andrews station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
South Shields to Saint Andrews bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from John Dobson Street station.
South Shields to Saint Andrews bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between South Shields and Saint Andrews is 171.9 km. The road distance is 277 km.
You can take a bus from West Percy Street to Bus Station via Monument Market Street, John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Park and Ride in around 6h 6m.