Al Ain to Sharjah Bus Timings: Fare & Route 118 Checks (2026)

SRTA’s published enquiry for Al Ain Bus Station → Jubail Station, Sharjah shows an AED 30 fare and departures from 06:30 to 21:30 at 90-minute intervals. However, the result currently labels the line 811 R, while the opposite journey is labelled 118 G. Confirm the correct return-service number at Al Ain before boarding; do not assume the mismatch proves either a renumbering or a typographical error.

This guide reports the selected-stop results checked on 13 October 2026 and separates that data issue from the useful timetable and fare information. SRTA’s dated announcement identifies 118 as its Sharjah–Al Ain corridor.

Endpoint journeys and fares

The duration comes from the operator’s departure/arrival pairs, not a measured journey. Allow additional time for traffic and boarding when planning a meeting or onward connection.

Published Al Ain to Sharjah departures

The enquiry lists these pairs for the selected Al Ain → Jubail journey. Times use the 24-hour clock; the line-label issue above still needs checking.

The final arrival falls after midnight. Check how you will reach your address from Al Jubail at that hour instead of assuming a local connecting bus will still be running.

Sharjah to Al Ain: 118 G departures

For the reverse endpoint pair, SRTA lists the following 118 G timetable:

Most listed intervals are 90 minutes, with a longer final interval. The old article’s 05:00–23:20 range and hourly departure table do not match this query.

Confirm the route and station

1. Open the official SRTA intercity enquiry.
2. Select Al Ain Bus Station / Al Ain and Jubail Station / Sharjah in the intended direction.
3. Read the fare, line label and full departure list.
4. Ask SRTA or terminal staff to resolve the 811 R / 118 label issue for the Al Ain departure.
5. Confirm the boarding bay and destination on the bus before buying or validating a ticket.

SRTA’s 6 September 2021 corridor announcement identifies 118 between Sharjah and Al Ain. Its pandemic-era entry conditions are historical and are not reproduced as current travel requirements.

Payment and intermediate stops

The enquiry publishes endpoint fares but does not give a route-specific accepted-card list. Do not top up Hafilat solely on the assumption that any bus leaving Al Ain requires it. Sayer’s public guidance concerns city travel in Sharjah and does not verify its use on this intercity journey.

Carry suitable cash and confirm the accepted payment at the terminal. If boarding or alighting at an intermediate stop, query that precise pair and confirm that boarding is permitted. A road or shopping mall mentioned in an old guide is not enough to establish a current stop.

Prepare for the longer journey

Arrive before departure, keep your phone charged and plan onward transport at both ends. For wheelchair access, luggage or another specific need, ask about the bus assigned to the trip; this guide does not promise Wi-Fi, reclining seats or a fixed luggage allowance without route-specific confirmation.

If the timetable does not fit, obtain a current taxi or car-hire quote for your exact journey, including any return and waiting charges. For related routes, compare the Abu Dhabi–Sharjah guide and Abu Dhabi–Al Ain X90 guide.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Al Ain return service definitely numbered 118?

SRTA identifies the corridor as 118, but its selected return query currently says 811 R. Confirm the boarding service with the operator.

Do the directions cost the same?

The selected endpoint queries show AED 30 from Al Ain and AED 33 from Sharjah.

Does it run hourly?

The reviewed lists mostly use 90-minute intervals. Use the listed departure rather than an hourly assumption.

Where should I check a timetable problem?

SRTA publishes 600 525252 for enquiries. Describe the selected stops and line-label mismatch when asking.

SRTA published enquiries checked on 13 October 2026. Reconfirm service availability, route label and timetable close to travel.