🚌 Bus from South Shields to Sunderland
5 direct routes · about 46 min · first bus 06:15, last bus 23:07 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E2 | Stagecoach North East | ~46 min | 58 | 06:15 | 23:07 | Interchange (Stand D) |
| E1 | Stagecoach North East | ~45 min | 56 | 07:01 | 22:44 | Interchange (Stand D) |
| E6 | Stagecoach North East | ~47 min | 56 | 06:48 | 22:22 | Interchange (Stand D) |
| 50 | Go North East | ~45 min | 7 | 11:07 | 17:05 | Coast Road-Redwell Lane (NW-Bound) |
| 24 | Go North East | ~30 min | 1 | 18:51 | 18:51 | Interchange (Stand F) |
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 Sunderland?
5 routes run directly from South Shields to Sunderland: the E2 (Stagecoach North East), the E1 (Stagecoach North East), the E6 (Stagecoach North East), the 50 (Go North East), the 24 (Go North East).
How long does the bus take from South Shields to Sunderland?
Around 46 minutes on the E2, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from South Shields to Sunderland?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the E2) leaves around 06:15 and the last around 23:07. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from South Shields to Sunderland?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.