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

From South Shields to Whitley Bay by bus and underground

To get from South Shields to Whitley Bay in North Tyneside, take the YEL underground from South Shields station to Shiremoor station. Next, take the 900 bus from Park Lane - Shiremoor Metro, Shiremoor station to Station Square - Metro, Whitley Bay station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The bus and underground schedule from South Shields may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and underground schedule to Whitley Bay on the Moovit app.

73min
Underground - YEL
Underground - YEL
Bus - 900900
Walk to Whitley Bay
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
    Shiremoor
  • 3
    Ride to underground station
    Ride to underground station
    Shiremoor
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Lane - Shiremoor Metro, Shiremoor
    ID twragata
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 900900
    Wait for bus
    900
    Newcastle upon Tyne
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station Square - Metro, Whitley Bay
    ID twragjpj
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Whitley Bay
    Walk to
    Whitley Bay
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From South Shields to Whitley Bay by bus and ferry

To get from South Shields to Whitley Bay in North Tyneside, take the FERRY ferry from South Shields Ferry Terminal, South Shields station to North Shields Ferry Terminal, North Shields station. Next, take the 900 bus from Transport Hub, North Shields station to Station Square - Metro, Whitley Bay station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The bus and underground schedule from South Shields may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and underground schedule to Whitley Bay on the Moovit app.

53min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - FERRYFERRY
Bus - 900900
Walk to Whitley Bay
Leaves from South Shields Ferry Terminal, South Shields

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    South Shields Ferry Terminal, South Shields
    530 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Ferry - FERRYFERRY
    Wait for ferry
    FERRY
    North Shields
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    North Shields Ferry Terminal, North Shields
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Transport Hub, North Shields
    ID twrjwtjg
    770 m • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 900900
    Wait for bus
    900
    Shiremoor
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station Square - Metro, Whitley Bay
    ID twragjpj
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Whitley Bay
    Walk to
    Whitley Bay
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Shields to Whitley Bay

The distance between South Shields, North Tyneside and Whitley Bay, North Tyneside is approximately 34.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Shields to Whitley Bay by bus and underground, so no matter how you choose to travel in North Tyneside – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Underground schedule from South Shields to Whitley Bay

To check the bus and underground schedule from South Shields to Whitley Bay using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Shields) and destination (Whitley Bay), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and underground routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and underground, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and underground schedules.

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From South Shields to Whitley Bay by bus and ferry

To get from South Shields to Whitley Bay in North Tyneside, take the FERRY ferry from South Shields Ferry Terminal, South Shields station to North Shields Ferry Terminal, North Shields station. Next, take the 900 bus from Transport Hub, North Shields station to Station Square - Metro, Whitley Bay station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The bus and underground schedule from South Shields may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and underground schedule to Whitley Bay on the Moovit app.

53min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - FERRYFERRY
Bus - 900900
Walk to Whitley Bay
Leaves from South Shields Ferry Terminal, South Shields

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    South Shields Ferry Terminal, South Shields
    530 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Ferry - FERRYFERRY
    Wait for ferry
    FERRY
    North Shields
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    North Shields Ferry Terminal, North Shields
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Transport Hub, North Shields
    ID twrjwtjg
    770 m • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 900900
    Wait for bus
    900
    Shiremoor
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station Square - Metro, Whitley Bay
    ID twragjpj
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Whitley Bay
    Walk to
    Whitley Bay
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Underground line YEL, Bus line 900.

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

    The alternative route takes 53 minutes, using Ferry line FERRY, Bus line 900.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one underground line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

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

    The YEL underground line goes from Shiremoor station near South Shields in South Tyneside to Shiremoor station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Shiremoor station near Whitley Bay in North Tyneside.

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

    The total travel time between South Shields in South Tyneside and Whitley Bay in North Tyneside by underground and bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the YEL underground from the Shiremoor station near South Shields in South Tyneside.

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

    Get off the underground at the Shiremoor stop, which is closest to Whitley Bay in North Tyneside.

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