The average bus between South Shields and Whitburn takes 6h 40m and the fastest bus takes 5h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Shields to Whitburn. 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 4 times a day between South Shields and Whitburn. 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 Whitburn at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Monument Market Street and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from South Shields to Whitburn? 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 Whitburn. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Whitburn station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
South Shields to Whitburn bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from John Dobson Street station.
South Shields to Whitburn bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Cross station.
The distance between South Shields and Whitburn is 171.8 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a bus from West Percy Street to Cross via Monument Market Street, John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 5h 38m.