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The average bus between South Shields and Wakefield takes 4h 21m and the fastest bus takes 3h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Shields to Wakefield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 21m
Duration
108 mi
Distance
£18
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 133 / ...
4h 38m
£12–27

South Shields to Wakefield bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between South Shields and Wakefield. 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 Wakefield at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Interchange and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Go North EastNational ExpressArriva UK3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastNational ExpressArriva UK3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastFlixBusArriva UK3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastFlixBusArriva UK3h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Go North EastNational ExpressArriva UK4h 19m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastNational ExpressArriva UK3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastNational ExpressArriva UK3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastFlixBusArriva UK3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Go North EastNational ExpressArriva UK4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastNational ExpressArriva UK3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastNational ExpressArriva UK3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastFlixBusArriva UK3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Go North EastNational ExpressArriva UK3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastNational ExpressArriva UK4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastNational ExpressArriva UK4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastFlixBusArriva UK3h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Go North EastNational ExpressArriva UK3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastNational ExpressArriva UK3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastFlixBusArriva UK3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastFlixBusArriva UK3h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Go North EastNational ExpressArriva UK3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastNational ExpressArriva UK3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastFlixBusArriva UK3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastFlixBusArriva UK3h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Go North EastNational ExpressArriva UK3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastNational ExpressArriva UK3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastFlixBusArriva UK3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Go North EastFlixBusArriva UK3h 34m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Shields to Wakefield? 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.

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  • Distance: 107.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

National Express operates a bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £14–25 and the journey takes 2h 15m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.

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