🚌 Bus from Sunderland to South Shields
5 direct routes · about 17 min · first bus 05:32, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Go North East | ~17 min | 83 | 05:32 | 23:15 | Interchange (Stand S) |
| E2 | Stagecoach North East | ~29 min | 59 | 06:02 | 22:25 | Fawcett Street (17) |
| E1 | Stagecoach North East | ~27 min | 58 | 06:45 | 23:09 | Fawcett Street (17) |
| E6 | Stagecoach North East | ~26 min | 54 | 07:17 | 22:44 | Fawcett Street (17) |
| 50 | Go North East | ~18 min | 47 | 01:10 | 23:24 | Washington Way - Nissan Factory (NE-Bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Sunderland 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 Sunderland to South Shields?
5 routes run directly from Sunderland to South Shields: the 24 (Go North East), the E2 (Stagecoach North East), the E1 (Stagecoach North East), the E6 (Stagecoach North East), the 50 (Go North East).
How long does the bus take from Sunderland to South Shields?
Around 17 minutes on the 24, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Sunderland to South Shields?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 24) leaves around 05:32 and the last around 23:15. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sunderland to South Shields?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.