The average bus between Stranraer and North Shields takes 18h 3m and the fastest bus takes 16h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to North 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 twice daily between Stranraer and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 1:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 5:50 PM which arrives into North Shields at 12:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 18h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Stranraer to North 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 Stranraer to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at North Shields station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 3m.
Stranraer to North Shields bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to North Shields bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
The distance between Stranraer and North Shields is 228.7 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a bus from Port Rodie to Nile Street via Buchanan Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Monument Market Street in around 8h 32m.