The cheapest and fastest coaches from North Shields to IJmuiden
Cheapest price
£95
Average price
£106
Fastest journey
22 h 30 m
Average duration
1 d
Buses per day
3
Distance
489 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from North Shields to IJmuiden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from North Shields to IJmuiden will cost around £106 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £95.
Of the 3 buses that leave North Shields for IJmuiden every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 489 km distance in an average of 1 d but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 22 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 d 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare ferry, coach and flight for North Shields to IJmuiden
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from North Shields to IJmuiden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, and a ferry costs an average of £123.
Distance: 489 km
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| Coach | Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£86 Average Price Cheapest | £339 Average Price | £123 Average Price |
23h 47m Average total duration 23h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 45m Average total duration 15h 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
North Shields to IJmuiden bus times
The table below shows live departures for North Shields to IJmuiden coaches for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:10 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 23h25 | 13:35 Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:10 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 19h45 | 10:55 Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:10 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 27h05 | 18:15 Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:10 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 19h20 | 10:30 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:10 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 22h40 | 13:50 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:25 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 25h30 | 00:55 Amsterdam, Centraal Station | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:25 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 24h40 | 00:05 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:25 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 21h45 | 21:10 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:25 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 24h30 | 23:55 Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 2 changes | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 07:30 North Shields | 22h30 | 06:00 IJmuiden | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from North Shields to IJmuiden
Buses from North Shields to IJmuiden run on average 6 times per day, taking around 23h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £27 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 489 km distance in 18h 20m.
Distance 489 km |
Average bus duration 23h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 18h 20m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
FAQs: North Shields to IJmuiden coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from North Shields to IJmuiden by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at IJmuiden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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