Al Jubail Bus Station Sharjah: All Routes, Timings & Fares

The Al Jubail Bus Station is Sharjah’s main intercity bus terminal — the one station in the emirate where almost every long-distance bus begins and ends. Run by the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA), it stands in the Al Jubail district of central Sharjah, right beside Souq Al Jubail and a short walk from the Blue Souq and the Khalid Lagoon corniche. Two different bus families share the terminal: Dubai’s RTA runs its E-route intercity buses here, and SRTA runs its own intercity network to Ajman, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Al Ain and the East Coast — plus the international bus to Muscat. This guide covers every route from Al Jubail, which card each bus takes, the station facilities, and how to reach it.

If your trip is specifically Sharjah to Dubai, start with our Dubai to Sharjah bus guide, which compares all six Dubai routes side by side. For every other destination from Al Jubail, read on.

Al Jubail Bus Station — Quick Facts
Location	Al Jubail district, central Sharjah — beside Souq Al Jubail, near the Blue Souq, Khalid Lagoon corniche and King Faisal Road
Operator	SRTA (Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority)
Also called	Al Jubail Terminal / Jubail Bus Station
Dubai buses	RTA E303, E304, E306, E307, E307A, E308
Intercity buses	SRTA 114 & 112 (Ajman), 117 (Abu Dhabi), 115 (Ras Al Khaimah), 116 (Fujairah & Khor Fakkan), 118 (Al Ain), 611 & 616 (Kalba), Mwasalat 203 (Muscat)
Payment	Nol card on RTA Dubai buses · Sayer card or cash on SRTA buses — the two systems do not accept each other’s cards
First departures	Around 5:00–5:30 AM on the main Dubai and intercity routes
Last departures	Late evening — around 11:00–11:30 PM on the main routes; the Muscat bus leaves in the morning
Enquiries	SRTA call centre 600 525252 · srta.gov.ae

Dubai Buses from Al Jubail (RTA E-Routes)

Six RTA intercity buses terminate at Al Jubail, each running to a different part of Dubai. They are the station’s busiest services: through the morning peak, a Dubai bus leaves every few minutes. All six charge a flat intercity fare and all six are paid the same way — Nol card only, tap in when you board and tap out when you leave. Cash is not accepted on any RTA bus.

Route	Dubai terminal	Fare	Frequency (approx.)
E303	Union Square, Deira	AED 12	Every 15–20 min
E304	Satwa Bus Station	AED 12	Every ~30 min
E306	Al Ghubaiba, Bur Dubai	AED 10–12	Every 20–30 min
E307	Deira City Centre	AED 12	Every 15–30 min
E307A	Abu Hail (Metro Green Line)	AED 12	Every 20–30 min
E308	Stadium Bus Station	AED 12	Every ~30 min

Choose by your Dubai destination. The E303 bus to Union Square is the most frequent and connects to both Metro lines. The E306 bus suits Bur Dubai and Al Ghubaiba, the E304 bus is the only one for Satwa and Karama, and the E307 and E307A serve Deira — the E307A stops right at Abu Hail Metro station. The newest route, the E308 bus runs to Stadium station via Al Nahda and Al Qusais. One route that does not come to Al Jubail is the E315: it terminates at Muweilah in Sharjah, near University City, instead.

All six routes leave Al Jubail along King Faisal Road and Al Wahda Road, passing the Jumbo (Sony), City Centre and Al Wahda Centre stops and the Ittihad Road malls before crossing into Dubai — so if you live along that corridor, you may not need to come to the terminal at all. Full stop lists and timetables for each route are in the individual route guides linked above.

Intercity Buses from Al Jubail (SRTA)

SRTA’s own intercity network fans out from Al Jubail to the rest of the UAE — and beyond, to Oman. Departure bays at the terminal are organised by destination, so head for the bay signed with your city and check the board before you board. Payment on these buses is completely different from the Dubai buses: SRTA buses take the Sayer card (Sharjah’s own smart card) or cash. Your Nol card will not work on them.

Route	Destination	Fare	Notes
114 & 112	Ajman (Al Musallah)	AED 6	Frequent, short hop — the cheapest intercity ride from Al Jubail
117	Abu Dhabi Central	AED 30	Direct bus to the capital; no change in Dubai needed
115	Ras Al Khaimah	AED 27	Via Ajman and Al Hamra
116	Fujairah & Khor Fakkan	AED 30	Hourly East Coast service via Masafi and Al Dhaid
118	Al Ain	AED 33	About 2 hours 45 minutes; the only direct Sharjah–Al Ain bus
611 & 616	Kalba	About AED 21–30	611 is the main service; 616 runs a few trips a day
203 (Mwasalat)	Muscat, Oman	OMR 10	International bus to Azaiba, Muscat — about 8 hours; book ahead and carry your passport

Route-by-route detail lives in our pair guides: Sharjah to Ajman bus (routes 114 and 112), the Abu Dhabi to Sharjah bus guide for the 117, Sharjah to Ras Al Khaimah bus for the 115, Sharjah to Fujairah bus for the 116 and 611, Sharjah to Al Ain bus for the 118, and Sharjah to Muscat bus for the 203. Fares on SRTA routes can change, and cash fares can differ slightly from Sayer card fares on some routes — keep small notes handy if you are paying cash.

How to Reach Al Jubail Bus Station

The station sits in the heart of old Sharjah. Souq Al Jubail — the big market hall famous for its fish market, meat and produce halls — is immediately next door, and the Blue Souq (Sharjah Central Souq) and the Khalid Lagoon corniche are a few minutes’ walk away. King Faisal Road, the main road the Dubai buses use, runs just south of the terminal.

By Sharjah city bus: Al Jubail is also a hub for SRTA’s city network (Mowasalat), with local routes starting here for districts across Sharjah — including services towards Sahara Centre, Muwaileh and University City, and the route 99 to Sharjah International Airport. If you are coming from anywhere in Sharjah city, a city bus or a short taxi ride to Al Jubail is usually the simplest start to an intercity trip.

By taxi: Taxis wait outside the terminal and can drop you at the entrance from anywhere in Sharjah. From Dubai, a taxi to Al Jubail costs far more than the bus, but the E-routes above land at the same doors.

From Dubai: Take any of the six RTA E-routes — they all terminate inside Al Jubail. There is no Metro station in Sharjah; the practical rail connections are the Dubai Metro stations at the other end of the E-routes (Union, Al Ghubaiba, Abu Hail, Stadium), so plan the Sharjah side of your journey by bus or taxi.

Facilities and Tickets at Al Jubail

Al Jubail is a full-service terminal rather than a simple bus stop. Inside you will find ticket counters and staff who can confirm the day’s departures, a waiting area, restrooms, and departure boards showing the bays by destination. This is the place to buy or top up a Sayer card before an SRTA trip — ask at the counter if you do not already have one. For RTA Dubai buses there is nothing to buy at the station: you simply tap your Nol card on the bus, so make sure it is topped up before you arrive (there is no Dubai Metro station in Sharjah to top up at).

For food and supplies, Souq Al Jubail next door has market stalls, cafés and small shops, and the Blue Souq’s hundreds of shops are within walking distance — useful if you have time to kill between buses. Taxis queue outside the terminal, and the corniche makes the walk to the Rolla and Al Majaz side of the city centre a pleasant one outside the summer heat.

Tips for Using Al Jubail Bus Station

• Carry the right card for the right bus: Nol for the six Dubai E-routes, Sayer card or cash for every SRTA bus. Neither card works on the other operator’s buses — this is the single most common mistake at Al Jubail.
• Board at the terminal for a seat: Dubai buses fill up quickly in the morning peak, and the King Faisal Road and Al Wahda Road stops can be left with standing room only. Starting at Al Jubail guarantees a seat.
• Check your bay by destination: Departures are grouped by city — Dubai, Ajman, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Muscat. Read the destination board on the bus itself before boarding, as several routes share corridors.
• Book the Muscat bus ahead: The Mwasalat 203 is a once-a-day-style international service with a morning departure. Buy your ticket in advance, arrive early, and carry your passport and any Oman visa documents.
• Mind the last buses: Most routes wind down around 11:00–11:30 PM. After that, a taxi is the only option — Sharjah has no night bus network.
• Use the right app for the right bus: RTA’s S’hail app shows live Dubai E-route departures; for SRTA services, check srta.gov.ae or call 600 525252.

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Routes

• Dubai to Sharjah Bus — all routes compared
• E303 Bus: Union Square to Sharjah Al Jubail
• E306 Bus: Al Ghubaiba to Sharjah Al Jubail
• Sharjah to Ajman Bus: Routes 114 & 112
• Sharjah to Fujairah Bus: Routes 116 & 611
• Sharjah to Al Ain Bus: Route 118
• Sharjah to Ras Al Khaimah Bus: Route 115
• Sharjah to Muscat Bus: Route 203

Daniyal Sheikh

Transport Editor, UAE Travel Hub

Dubai daily commuter covering the Metro, Nol cards, RTA buses and intercity routes across all seven emirates — every fare and timing checked against official RTA, ITC and SRTA sources.