Bus from Gateshead to South Shields
6 direct routes · 22–60 min · first bus 05:34, last bus 23:52 (weekdays).
Next buses to South Shields as of 11:44
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Gateshead, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Go North East | ~60 min | 58 | Sat 54 · Sun 41 | 05:34 | 23:26 | High Street (S-Bound) | Fowler Street - Town Hall (N-Bound) | Hebburn & Jarrow |
| X34 | Stagecoach North East | ~22 min | 23 | Sat 22 · Sun 8 | 07:05 | 20:30 | High Street - Swan Street (S-Bound) | Galsworthy Road-Benton Road (NE-Bound) | Boldon |
| 558 | Northstar | ~33 min | 10 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 07:47 | 16:47 | Heworth Felling By-Pass (SE-Bound) | Boldon Lane-Boldon Road (E-Bound) | Boldon |
| 900 | Northstar | ~24 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 06:16 | 23:52 | Shields Road - Cartmel Park (E-Bound) | Chichester Road (N-Bound) | Hebburn & Jarrow |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 901, 960
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 901 | Northstar | ~17 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 34 | 19:40 | 00:03 | Shields Road - Cartmel Park (E-Bound) | Melbourne Gardens (E-Bound) | Jarrow |
| 960 | L & G Coaches | ~49 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:55 | 16:55 | Leam Lane-Whitemare Pool (NE-Bound) | Fowler Street - Town Hall (N-Bound) | Hebburn & Jarrow |
Times are for the first boarding point in Gateshead 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 27 bus, X34 bus, 558 bus, 900 bus, 901 bus or 960 bus timetable.
Fares from Gateshead to South Shields
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 27 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single on the X34 (Stagecoach North East) and the 558 (Northstar)
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 Gateshead to South Shields?
6 routes run directly from Gateshead to South Shields: the 27 (Go North East), the X34 (Stagecoach North East), the 558 (Northstar), the 900 (Northstar), the 901 (Northstar), the 960 (L & G Coaches). The most frequent is the 27, 58 times each weekday — board at High Street (S-Bound) and get off at Fowler Street - Town Hall (N-Bound), about 60 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Gateshead to South Shields?
Between 22 minutes on the X34 and 60 on the 27, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Hebburn, Jarrow on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Gateshead to South Shields?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:34 and the last around 23:52. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Gateshead to South Shields?
Adult singles from Gateshead to South Shields: £2.50 on the 27 (Go North East); £2.50 on the X34 (Stagecoach North East) and the 558 (Northstar). 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.