Bus from Sunderland to South Shields
6 direct routes · 28–42 min · first bus 05:33, last bus 00:22 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 05:53, last bus 00:22.
Next buses to South Shields as of 18:26
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Sunderland, 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 | ~28 min | 56 | Sat 47 · Sun 27 | 05:33 | 23:16 | Stockton Road (S-Bound) | Fowler Street - Town Hall (N-Bound) | Monkwearmouth, Fulwell & Seaburn Dene |
| 50 | Go North East | ~28 min | 30 | Sat 24 · Sun 17 | 05:42 | 01:10 | Washington Way - Nissan Factory (NE-Bound) | Fowler Street - Town Hall (N-Bound) | Boldon |
| E2 | Stagecoach North East | ~40 min | 30 | Sat 29 · Sun 22 | 06:03 | 22:26 | Fawcett Street (15) | Fowler Street - Town Hall (N-Bound) | Monkwearmouth, Fulwell, Seaburn, South Bents & Whitburn |
| E1 | Stagecoach North East | ~42 min | 29 | Sat 29 · Sun 21 | 06:45 | 23:09 | Fawcett Street (15) | Interchange (Stand R) | Monkwearmouth, Roker, Seaburn, South Bents & Whitburn |
| E6 | Stagecoach North East | ~41 min | 27 | Sat 27 · Sun 22 | 07:17 | 22:44 | Fawcett Street (15) | Fowler Street - Town Hall (N-Bound) | Monkwearmouth, Roker, Fulwell, Seaburn Dene, Seaburn, South Bents & 1 more |
| 901 | Northstar | ~30 min | 4 | Sat 13 · Sun 30 | 07:22 | 00:22 | Fawcett Street (20) | Melbourne Gardens (W-Bound) | Monkwearmouth, Fulwell & Boldon |
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.
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 Sunderland to South Shields
- £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 Sunderland to South Shields?
6 routes run directly from Sunderland to South Shields: 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, 56 times each weekday — board at Stockton Road (S-Bound) and get off at Fowler Street - Town Hall (N-Bound), about 28 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Sunderland to South Shields?
Between 28 minutes on the 24 and 42 on the E1, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Monkwearmouth, Fulwell, Seaburn Dene on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Sunderland to South Shields?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:33 and the last around 00:22. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sunderland to South Shields?
Adult singles from Sunderland to South Shields: £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.