🚌 Bus from South Shields to Whitburn
5 direct routes · about 23 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 | ~23 min | 58 | 06:15 | 23:07 | Interchange (Stand D) |
| E1 | Stagecoach North East | ~23 min | 56 | 07:01 | 22:44 | Interchange (Stand D) |
| E6 | Stagecoach North East | ~28 min | 56 | 06:48 | 22:22 | Interchange (Stand D) |
| 558 | Northstar | ~4 min | 10 | 08:15 | 17:22 | Front Street (E-Bound) |
| 801 | Stagecoach North East | ~8 min | 1 | 08:32 | 08:32 | Sunderland Road (E-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 Whitburn?
5 routes run directly from South Shields to Whitburn: the E2 (Stagecoach North East), the E1 (Stagecoach North East), the E6 (Stagecoach North East), the 558 (Northstar), the 801 (Stagecoach North East).
How long does the bus take from South Shields to Whitburn?
Around 23 minutes on the E2, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from South Shields to Whitburn?
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 Whitburn?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.