🚌 Bus from South Shields to Gateshead
3 direct routes · about 49 min · first bus 04:51, last bus 23:15 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Go North East | ~49 min | 100 | 04:51 | 23:15 | Interchange (Stand N) |
| X34 | Stagecoach North East | ~45 min | 34 | 06:08 | 18:09 | Sunderland Road (N-Bound) |
| 558 | Northstar | ~30 min | 10 | 07:38 | 16:38 | Shields Road (NW-Bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in South Shields on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from South Shields to Gateshead?
3 routes run directly from South Shields to Gateshead: the 27 (Go North East), the X34 (Stagecoach North East), the 558 (Northstar).
How long does the bus take from South Shields to Gateshead?
Around 49 minutes on the 27, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from South Shields to Gateshead?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 27) leaves around 04:51 and the last around 23:15. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from South Shields to Gateshead?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.