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How to get from Whitley Bay to South Shields by bus and underground?

From Whitley Bay to South Shields by bus and underground

To get from Whitley Bay to South Shields in South Tyneside, take the 900 bus from Station Square - Metro, Whitley Bay station to Park Lane - Shiremoor Metro, Shiremoor station. Next, take the YEL underground from Shiremoor station to South Shields station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min.

74min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 900900
Underground - YEL
Underground - YEL
Leaves from Station Square - Metro, Whitley Bay

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Square - Metro, Whitley Bay
    ID twragjpj
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 900900
    Wait for bus
    900
    Shiremoor
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Lane - Shiremoor Metro, Shiremoor
    ID twragapw
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to underground station
    Walk to underground station
    Shiremoor
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Underground - YELYEL
    Wait for underground
    YEL
    South Shields
  • 6
    Ride to underground station South Shields
    Ride to underground station
    South Shields
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Whitley Bay to South Shields by bus and ferry

To get from Whitley Bay to South Shields in South Tyneside, take the 317 bus from Whitley Road - Park Avenue, Whitley Bay station to New Quay - Ferry, North Shields station. Next, take the FERRY ferry from North Shields Ferry Terminal, North Shields station to South Shields Ferry Terminal, South Shields station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min.

60min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 317317
Ferry - FERRYFERRY
Walk to South Shields
Leaves from Whitley Road - Park Avenue, Whitley Bay

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whitley Road - Park Avenue, Whitley Bay
    ID twragjmt
    320 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 317317
    Wait for bus
    317
    Wallsend
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Quay - Ferry, North Shields
    ID twrjdgmp
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    North Shields Ferry Terminal, North Shields
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Ferry - FERRYFERRY
    Wait for ferry
    FERRY
    South Shields
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    South Shields Ferry Terminal, South Shields
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to South Shields
    Walk to
    South Shields
    530 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Whitley Bay to South Shields

The distance between Whitley Bay, South Tyneside and South Shields, South Tyneside is approximately 35.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Whitley Bay to South Shields by bus and underground, so no matter how you choose to travel in South Tyneside – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Whitley Bay

Whitley Bay is located at Whitley Bay, South Tyneside and the nearest public transport station is Station Square - Metro, Whitley Bay.

Underground stations close to Whitley Bay:

  • Tynemouth
  • North Shields
  • Monkseaton

Bus stations close to Whitley Bay:

  • Station Square - Metro, Whitley Bay
  • Marden Road South-St Pauls Gardens, Whitley Bay
  • Marden Road South-Etal Avenue, Whitley Bay

Public transport stations close to South Shields, South Tyneside

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

Underground stations close to South Shields:

  • North Shields
  • Chichester
  • South Shields

Bus stations close to South Shields:

  • Interchange, South Shields

Ferry stations close to South Shields:

  • North Shields Ferry Terminal, North Shields
  • South Shields Ferry Terminal, South Shields

From Whitley Bay to South Shields by bus and ferry

To get from Whitley Bay to South Shields in South Tyneside, take the 317 bus from Whitley Road - Park Avenue, Whitley Bay station to New Quay - Ferry, North Shields station. Next, take the FERRY ferry from North Shields Ferry Terminal, North Shields station to South Shields Ferry Terminal, South Shields station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min.

60min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 317317
Ferry - FERRYFERRY
Walk to South Shields
Leaves from Whitley Road - Park Avenue, Whitley Bay

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whitley Road - Park Avenue, Whitley Bay
    ID twragjmt
    320 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 317317
    Wait for bus
    317
    Wallsend
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Quay - Ferry, North Shields
    ID twrjdgmp
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    North Shields Ferry Terminal, North Shields
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Ferry - FERRYFERRY
    Wait for ferry
    FERRY
    South Shields
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    South Shields Ferry Terminal, South Shields
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to South Shields
    Walk to
    South Shields
    530 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Whitley Bay to South Shields?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 900, Underground line YEL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Whitley Bay to South Shields?

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Bus line 317, Ferry line FERRY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Whitley Bay and South Shields?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one underground line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Whitley Bay to South Shields?

    The 900 bus line goes from Station Square - Metro, Whitley Bay station near Whitley Bay in North Tyneside to Shiremoor station. From there you’ll have to take one underground line till Shiremoor station near South Shields in South Tyneside.

  • How long does it take to travel from Whitley Bay to South Shields by bus and underground?

    The total travel time between Whitley Bay in North Tyneside and South Shields in South Tyneside by bus and underground is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Whitley Bay to get to South Shields?

    Get on the 900 bus from the Station Square - Metro, Whitley Bay stop near Whitley Bay in North Tyneside.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Whitley Bay and South Shields?

    Get off the bus at the Shiremoor station, which is closest to South Shields in South Tyneside.

  • When is the last underground from Whitley Bay to South Shields?

    The last underground from Whitley Bay in North Tyneside to South Shields in South Tyneside is the Tynemouth - South Shields line. It leaves the Whitley Bay station at 05:41.