Bus from Chester-le-Street to South Shields
1 direct route · about 73 min · first bus 05:48, last bus 22:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to South Shields as of 12:14
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Chester-le-Street, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Go North East | ~73 min | 28 | Sat 23 · Sun 17 | 05:48 | 22:50 | Front Street (H) | Fowler Street - Town Hall (N-Bound) | Picktree, Washington, Sunderland, Washington, Sunderland & Boldon |
Times are for the first boarding point in Chester-le-Street on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 50 bus timetable.
Fares from Chester-le-Street to South Shields
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 50 (Go North East)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Chester-le-Street to South Shields?
The 50 (Go North East) runs directly from Chester-le-Street to South Shields. Board at Front Street (H) and get off at Fowler Street - Town Hall (N-Bound); the journey takes about 73 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Chester-le-Street to South Shields?
Around 73 minutes on the 50, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Picktree, Washington, Sunderland, Washington and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Chester-le-Street to South Shields?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:48 and the last around 22:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chester-le-Street to South Shields?
An adult single from Chester-le-Street to South Shields is £2.50 on the 50 (Go North East), from Front Street (H) to Fowler Street - Town Hall (N-Bound); an adult return is £5.00. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.