Bus from Primrose (Jarrow) to South Shields
10 direct routes · 13–56 min · first bus 05:54, last bus 23:33 (weekdays).
Next buses to South Shields as of 07:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Primrose, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Stagecoach North East | ~56 min | 26 | Sat 25 · Sun 21 | 07:51 | 23:14 | Roman Avenue - Hedworth Lane (E-Bound) | Interchange (Stand R) | — |
| 26 | Go North East | ~32 min | 20 | Sat 19 · Sun 18 | 05:54 | 23:08 | York Avenue-Valley View (S-Bound) | Fowler Street - Town Hall (N-Bound) | — |
| 25 | Go North East | ~47 min | 17 | Sat 17 · Sun 10 | 07:43 | 23:33 | York Avenue-Valley View (S-Bound) | Fowler Street - Town Hall (N-Bound) | Boldon |
| X20 | Stagecoach North East | ~13 min | 14 | Sat 14 · Sun 14 | 07:15 | 21:43 | Roman Avenue - Hedworth Lane (E-Bound) | Fowler Street - Town Hall (N-Bound) | — |
| 558 | Northstar | ~23 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 09:44 | 16:57 | Roman Road-Haughton Crescent (SW-Bound) | Boldon Lane-Boldon Road (E-Bound) | Boldon |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 960, 820, 815, 556, 525
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 960 | L & G Coaches | ~29 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:15 | 17:15 | York Avenue-Valley View (S-Bound) | Fowler Street - Town Hall (N-Bound) | — |
| 820 | JH Coaches | ~2 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:22 | 15:22 | York Avenue-Valley View (S-Bound) | John Reid Road-Newcastle Road (SE-Bound) | — |
| 815 | JH Coaches | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:12 | 15:12 | Roman Road-Durham Grove (NE-Bound) | Whitburn Road-The Crescent (E-Bound) | Boldon |
| 556 | Stagecoach North East | ~31 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:18 | 15:18 | Roman Avenue - Hedworth Lane (E-Bound) | Fowler Street - Town Hall (N-Bound) | — |
| 525 | JH Coaches | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:39 | 07:39 | Roman Avenue - Hedworth Lane (E-Bound) | South Leam (SW-Bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Primrose 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 11 bus, 26 bus, 25 bus, X20 bus, 558 bus, 960 bus, 820 bus or 815 bus timetable.
Fares from Primrose to South Shields
- £2.50 adult single on the 11 and X20 (Stagecoach North East) and the 558 (Northstar)
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 26 and 25 (Go North East)
- £1.00 adult single on the 556 (Stagecoach 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 Primrose to South Shields?
10 routes run directly from Primrose to South Shields: the 11 (Stagecoach North East), the 26 (Go North East), the 25 (Go North East), the X20 (Stagecoach North East), the 558 (Northstar), the 960 (L & G Coaches), the 820 (JH Coaches), the 815 (JH Coaches), the 556 (Stagecoach North East), the 525 (JH Coaches). The most frequent is the 11, 26 times each weekday — board at Roman Avenue - Hedworth Lane (E-Bound) and get off at Interchange (Stand R), about 56 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Primrose to South Shields?
Between 13 minutes on the X20 and 56 on the 11, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Primrose to South Shields?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:54 and the last around 23:33. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Primrose to South Shields?
Adult singles from Primrose to South Shields: £2.50 on the 11 and X20 (Stagecoach North East) and the 558 (Northstar); £2.50 on the 26 and 25 (Go North East); £1.00 on the 556 (Stagecoach North East). 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.