Bus from Simonside to Chichester (South Shields)
5 direct routes · 6–24 min · first bus 05:41, last bus 00:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Chichester (South Shields) as of 09:49
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Simonside, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Stagecoach North East | ~13 min | 56 | Sat 50 · Sun 26 | 05:41 | 22:53 | Dame Flora Robson Avenue (E-Bound) | Stanhope Parade (N-Bound) | — |
| 26 | Go North East | ~12 min | 20 | Sat 19 · Sun 18 | 06:08 | 23:22 | Dame Flora Robson Avenue (E-Bound) | Stanhope Parade (N-Bound) | — |
| X20 | Stagecoach North East | ~7 min | 14 | Sat 14 · Sun 14 | 07:17 | 21:45 | Newcastle Road - Shaftesbury Avenue (NE-Bound) | Chichester Road (N-Bound) | — |
| 900 | Northstar | ~6 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 06:34 | 00:10 | Newcastle Road-Simonside Arms (SW-Bound) | Chichester Road (N-Bound) | — |
| 556 | Stagecoach North East | ~24 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:21 | 15:21 | John Reid Road-Newcastle Road (SE-Bound) | Chichester Road (N-Bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Simonside 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 18 bus, 26 bus, X20 bus, 900 bus or 556 bus timetable.
Fares from Simonside to Chichester
- £2.50 adult single on the 18 (Stagecoach North East)
- £2.50 adult single, £4.60 return on the 26 (Go North East)
- £2.40 adult single on the X20 (Stagecoach 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 Simonside to Chichester?
5 routes run directly from Simonside to Chichester: the 18 (Stagecoach North East), the 26 (Go North East), the X20 (Stagecoach North East), the 900 (Northstar), the 556 (Stagecoach North East). The most frequent is the 18, 56 times each weekday — board at Dame Flora Robson Avenue (E-Bound) and get off at Stanhope Parade (N-Bound), about 13 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Simonside to Chichester?
Between 6 minutes on the 900 and 24 on the 556, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Simonside to Chichester?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:41 and the last around 00:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Simonside to Chichester?
Adult singles from Simonside to Chichester: £2.50 on the 18 (Stagecoach North East); £2.50 on the 26 (Go North East); £2.40 on the X20 (Stagecoach 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.