The average bus between Stoke-on-Trent and South Shields takes 7h 58m and the fastest bus takes 6h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stoke-on-Trent to South Shields. 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 3 times a day between Stoke-on-Trent and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Stoke-on-Trent is at 8:45 PM which arrives into South Shields at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Airport The Station and take an average of 7h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Stoke-on-Trent to South Shields? 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 Stoke-on-Trent to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent station and arriving at South Shields station via Manchester Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
Stoke-on-Trent to South Shields bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Stoke-on-Trent to South Shields bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Interchange station.
The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and South Shields is 227.2 km. The road distance is 284 km.
You can take a bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Interchange via Manchester Airport The Station and Interchange in around 6h 54m.