The average bus between South Shields and Tanfield takes 2h 23m and the fastest bus takes 1h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Shields to Tanfield. 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 every 2 hours between South Shields and Tanfield. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Tanfield at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket Bus Station and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Tanfield. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Tanfield station via Haymarket Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
South Shields to Tanfield bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Transport Hub station.
South Shields to Tanfield bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Maud Terrace station.
The distance between South Shields and Tanfield is 21.4 km. The road distance is 37 km.
You can take a bus from Transport Hub to Maud Terrace via Haymarket Bus Station and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 2h 3m.