The cheapest and fastest coaches from North Shields to IJmuiden
Cheapest price
£58
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
19 h 15 m
Average duration
21 h 23 m
Buses per day
4
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 £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £58.
Of the 4 buses that leave North Shields for IJmuiden every day 4 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 21 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 19 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 22 h 40 m 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.
8:3021h50North Shields6:20IJmuiden£581One-way0 changes
15:1022h40North Shields13:50IJmuiden£611One-way0 changes
23:2521h45North Shields21:10IJmuiden£611One-way0 changes
14:1019h15North Shields9:25IJmuiden£1051One-way0 changes
14:1019h15North Shields9:25IJmuiden£1051One-way0 changes
23:2521h45North Shields21:10IJmuiden£611One-way0 changes
8:3021h50North Shields6:20IJmuiden£581One-way0 changes
15:1022h40North Shields13:50IJmuiden£611One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, flight and ferry 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 ferry with prices starting from £0.91. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £0.91, and a flight costs an average of £59.
Distance: 489 km
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| Coach | Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£81 Average Price | £51 Average Price Cheapest | £154 Average Price |
22h 18m Average total duration 21h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 45m Average total duration 15h 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m 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, Monday 4 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:25 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 23h20 | 23:45 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 2 changes | |
| Tuesday 5 May | |||||
![]() | 8:30 North Shields | 21h50 | 6:20 IJmuiden | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:10 North Shields | 19h15 | 9:25 IJmuiden | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:10 North Shields | 22h40 | 13:50 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 8 times per day, taking around 21h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £0.91 by ferry.
The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 489 km distance in 19h 5m.
Distance 489 km |
Average bus duration 21h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 19h 5m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 1 day |
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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