Bus from South Shields to Sunderland
6 direct routes · 25–40 min · first bus 05:57, last bus 00:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Sunderland as of 08:06
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Go North East | ~27 min | 55 | Sat 46 · Sun 27 | 06:08 | 23:43 | Station Road-Industrial Estate (SE-Bound) | John Street (13) | Seaburn Dene, Fulwell & Monkwearmouth |
| 50 | Go North East | ~29 min | 30 | Sat 24 · Sun 17 | 05:44 | 23:57 | Station Road-Industrial Estate (SE-Bound) | Washington Road-Museum (S-Bound) | Boldon |
| E2 | Stagecoach North East | ~31 min | 30 | Sat 29 · Sun 24 | 05:57 | 23:19 | Horsley Hill Square (E-Bound) | Fawcett Street (17) | Whitburn, South Bents, Seaburn, Fulwell & Monkwearmouth |
| E1 | Stagecoach North East | ~25 min | 30 | Sat 28 · Sun 24 | 06:19 | 22:56 | Horsley Hill Square (E-Bound) | Lower Dundas Street (W-Bound) | Whitburn, South Bents, Seaburn & Roker |
| E6 | Stagecoach North East | ~40 min | 28 | Sat 28 · Sun 19 | 06:50 | 22:24 | Station Road-Industrial Estate (SE-Bound) | Lower Dundas Street (W-Bound) | Whitburn, South Bents, Seaburn, Seaburn Dene, Fulwell, Roker & 1 more |
| 901 | Northstar | ~37 min | 3 | Sat 10 · Sun 35 | 07:12 | 00:20 | Melbourne Gardens (E-Bound) | University Of Sunderland (W-Bound) | Boldon, Fulwell & Monkwearmouth |
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 24 bus, 50 bus, E2 bus, E1 bus, E6 bus or 901 bus timetable.
Fares from South Shields to Sunderland
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 24 and 50 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single on the E2, E1 and E6 (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 South Shields to Sunderland?
6 routes run directly from South Shields to Sunderland: the 24 (Go North East), the 50 (Go North East), the E2 (Stagecoach North East), the E1 (Stagecoach North East), the E6 (Stagecoach North East), the 901 (Northstar). The most frequent is the 24, 55 times each weekday — board at Station Road-Industrial Estate (SE-Bound) and get off at John Street (13), about 27 minutes.
How long does the bus take from South Shields to Sunderland?
Between 25 minutes on the E1 and 40 on the E6, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Seaburn Dene, Fulwell, Monkwearmouth on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from South Shields to Sunderland?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:57 and the last around 00:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from South Shields to Sunderland?
Adult singles from South Shields to Sunderland: £2.50 on the 24 and 50 (Go North East); £2.50 on the E2, 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.