The average bus between Watford Junction and South Shields takes 8h 48m and the fastest bus takes 8h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Watford Junction 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 twice daily between Watford Junction and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford Junction is at 8:44 PM which arrives into South Shields at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Black Boy PH and take an average of 8h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



8h 14m • 3 changes



8h 49m • 3 changes
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9h 14m • 3 changes



8h 25m • 3 changes



8h 55m • 3 changes
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9h 36m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Watford Junction 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 Watford Junction to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction station and arriving at South Shields station via Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
Watford Junction to South Shields bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.
Watford Junction to South Shields bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Interchange station.
The distance between Watford Junction and South Shields is 377.2 km. The road distance is 476 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 5h 15m. National Express also services this route once daily.