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How to get from South Shields to Houghton-Le-Spring by bus?

By bus

To get from South Shields to Houghton-Le-Spring in Sunderland, take the 24 bus from Interchange, South Shields station to Sunderland Interchange, Sunderland (Q) station. Next, take the 20 bus from Sunderland Interchange, Sunderland (L) station to Houghton Le Spring, Houghton-Le-Spring station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min.

61min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2424
Bus - 2020
Walk to Houghton-Le-Spring
Leaves from Interchange, South Shields

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Interchange, South Shields
    ID twrjdgtp
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Sunderland
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunderland Interchange, Sunderland (Q)
    ID twrgtamj
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunderland Interchange, Sunderland (L)
    ID twrgtajw
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Durham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Houghton Le Spring, Houghton-Le-Spring
    ID twrgjmtm
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to Houghton-Le-Spring
    Walk to
    Houghton-Le-Spring
    Durham Road
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and underground

To get from South Shields to Houghton-Le-Spring in Sunderland, you’ll need to take 2 underground lines and one bus line: take the YEL underground from South Shields station to Pelaw station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GRN underground and finally take the 20 bus from Royal Courts, Sunderland station to Houghton Le Spring, Houghton-Le-Spring station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Underground - YEL
Underground - YEL
Underground - GRN
Underground - GRN
Bus - 2020
Walk to Houghton-Le-Spring
Leaves from South Shields

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from underground station
    Start from underground station
    South Shields
  • 2
    Underground - YELYEL
    Wait for underground
    YEL
    Newcastle upon Tyne
  • 3
    Ride to underground station
    Ride to underground station
    Pelaw
    17 min
  • 4
    Underground - GRNGRN
    Wait for underground
    GRN
    South Hylton
  • 5
    Ride to underground station
    Ride to underground station
    University (Tyne And Wear Metro Station), University Of Sunderland
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Royal Courts, Sunderland
    ID twrdwpwp
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Durham
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Houghton Le Spring, Houghton-Le-Spring
    ID twrgjmtm
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Houghton-Le-Spring
    Walk to
    Houghton-Le-Spring
    Durham Road
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Shields to Houghton-Le-Spring

The distance between South Shields, Sunderland and Houghton-Le-Spring, Sunderland is approximately 14.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Shields to Houghton-Le-Spring by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sunderland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to South Shields

South Shields is located at South Shields, Sunderland and the nearest public transport station is Interchange, South Shields.

Underground stations close to South Shields:

  • Chichester

Bus stations close to South Shields:

  • Interchange, South Shields

Ferry stations close to South Shields:

  • South Shields Ferry Terminal, South Shields

Public transport stations close to Houghton-Le-Spring, Sunderland

Houghton-Le-Spring is located at Durham Road, Sunderland and the nearest public transport station is Hall Lane-Holly Avenue, Houghton-Le-Spring.

Bus stations close to Houghton-Le-Spring:

  • Hall Lane-Holly Avenue, Houghton-Le-Spring
  • Dairy Lane-Wallace Street, Houghton-Le-Spring
  • Lake Road, Houghton-Le-Spring

By bus and underground

To get from South Shields to Houghton-Le-Spring in Sunderland, you’ll need to take 2 underground lines and one bus line: take the YEL underground from South Shields station to Pelaw station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GRN underground and finally take the 20 bus from Royal Courts, Sunderland station to Houghton Le Spring, Houghton-Le-Spring station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Underground - YEL
Underground - YEL
Underground - GRN
Underground - GRN
Bus - 2020
Walk to Houghton-Le-Spring
Leaves from South Shields

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from underground station
    Start from underground station
    South Shields
  • 2
    Underground - YELYEL
    Wait for underground
    YEL
    Newcastle upon Tyne
  • 3
    Ride to underground station
    Ride to underground station
    Pelaw
    17 min
  • 4
    Underground - GRNGRN
    Wait for underground
    GRN
    South Hylton
  • 5
    Ride to underground station
    Ride to underground station
    University (Tyne And Wear Metro Station), University Of Sunderland
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Royal Courts, Sunderland
    ID twrdwpwp
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Durham
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Houghton Le Spring, Houghton-Le-Spring
    ID twrgjmtm
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Houghton-Le-Spring
    Walk to
    Houghton-Le-Spring
    Durham Road
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Shields to Houghton-Le-Spring?

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 24, Bus line 20.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Shields to Houghton-Le-Spring?

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line YEL, Bus line GRN, Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Houghton-Le-Spring?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South Shields to Houghton-Le-Spring?

    The 24 bus line goes from Interchange, South Shields station near South Shields in South Tyneside to Sunderland station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Sunderland station near Houghton-Le-Spring in Sunderland.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Shields to Houghton-Le-Spring by bus?

    The total travel time between South Shields in South Tyneside and Houghton-Le-Spring in Sunderland by bus is about 1 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near South Shields to get to Houghton-Le-Spring?

    Get on the 24 bus from the Interchange, South Shields stop near South Shields in South Tyneside.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between South Shields and Houghton-Le-Spring?

    Get off the bus at the Sunderland stop, which is closest to Houghton-Le-Spring in Sunderland.

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