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Trip Overview

The average bus between South Shields and Shildon takes 3h 59m and the fastest bus takes 2h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Shields to Shildon. 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 59m
Duration
38 mi
Distance
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 99 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Interchange to High Streetbus bus X21
  2. Take the bus from High Street to King Williambus bus 99
2h 40m

South Shields to Shildon bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between South Shields and Shildon. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Shildon at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Gateshead and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Go North EastGo North EastWeardale Motor Services3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastGo North EastWeardale Motor Services2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastGo North EastWeardale Motor Services3h 20m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastGo North EastWeardale Motor Services3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Go North EastGo North EastWeardale Motor Services3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastGo North EastWeardale Motor Services2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastGo North EastWeardale Motor Services3h 20m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastGo North EastWeardale Motor Services3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Go North EastGo North EastWeardale Motor Services14h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Go North EastGo North EastWeardale Motor Services3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastGo North EastWeardale Motor Services2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastGo North EastWeardale Motor Services3h 20m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastGo North EastWeardale Motor Services3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Go North EastGo North EastWeardale Motor Services3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastGo North EastWeardale Motor Services2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastGo North EastWeardale Motor Services3h 20m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastGo North EastWeardale Motor Services3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Go North EastGo North EastWeardale Motor Services3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastGo North EastWeardale Motor Services2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastGo North EastWeardale Motor Services3h 20m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastGo North EastWeardale Motor Services3h 12m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Shields to Shildon? 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 Shildon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 37.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a subway from South Shields to King William via Gateshead, Interchange, and High Street in around 2h 40m.

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