The average bus between South Shields and Skipton takes 7h 1m and the fastest bus takes 5h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Shields to Skipton. 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 Skipton. 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 Skipton at 10:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Interchange and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 21m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from South Shields to Skipton? 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 Skipton. However, there are services departing from Interchange station and arriving at Ilkley Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
South Shields to Skipton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.
South Shields to Skipton bus services, operated by First Leeds, arrive at Ilkley Bus Station.
The distance between South Shields and Skipton is 121.3 km. The road distance is 146 km.
You can take a bus from Interchange to Market Place via Interchange, Leeds City Bus Station, and Ilkley Bus Station in around 6h 5m.