Bus from South Shields to Roker
2 direct routes · 20–38 min · first bus 06:19, last bus 22:56 (weekdays).
Next buses to Roker as of 12:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in South Shields, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Stagecoach North East | ~20 min | 30 | Sat 28 · Sun 24 | 06:19 | 22:56 | Horsley Hill Square (E-Bound) | Harbour View - Pier View (SW-Bound) | Whitburn, South Bents & Seaburn |
| E6 | Stagecoach North East | ~38 min | 28 | Sat 28 · Sun 19 | 06:50 | 22:24 | Station Road-Industrial Estate (SE-Bound) | Gladstone Street-Roker Baths Road (S-Bound) | Whitburn, South Bents, Seaburn, Seaburn Dene & Fulwell |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every E1 bus or E6 bus timetable.
Fares from South Shields to Roker
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 South Shields to Roker?
2 routes run directly from South Shields to Roker: the E1 (Stagecoach North East), the E6 (Stagecoach North East). The most frequent is the E1, 30 times each weekday — board at Horsley Hill Square (E-Bound) and get off at Harbour View - Pier View (SW-Bound), about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from South Shields to Roker?
Between 20 minutes on the E1 and 38 on the E6, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Whitburn, South Bents, Seaburn on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from South Shields to Roker?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:19 and the last around 22:56. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from South Shields to Roker?
Adult singles from South Shields to Roker: £2.50 on the E1 and E6 (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.