Introduction
The official Al Ain to Sharjah bus listing checked on 4 October 2026 shows 811 R, from Al Ain Bus Station to Jubail Station in Sharjah. The selected full journey costs AED 30, with listed departures from 6:30am to 9:30pm. This is a useful correction to guides that repeat Route 118 for both directions without checking the current journey result.
The reverse Sharjah-to-Al Ain listing is 118 G and shows AED 33. Use the origin, destination and direction together when planning. A familiar route number from an old article should not outweigh the actual destination display or the operator’s current station-to-station schedule.
Al Ain to Sharjah bus timings
The official SRTA journey result lists the following departures for Al Ain Bus Station to Jubail. The displayed scheduled journey takes about 2 hours 55 minutes. Reconfirm the service on your travel day and allow for traffic before arranging an onward appointment.
| Al Ain departure | Listed Jubail arrival |
|---|---|
| 6:30am | 9:25am |
| 8am | 10:55am |
| 9:30am | 12:25pm |
| 11am | 1:55pm |
| 12:30pm | 3:25pm |
| 2pm | 4:55pm |
| 3:30pm | 6:25pm |
| 5pm | 7:55pm |
| 6:30pm | 9:25pm |
| 8pm | 10:55pm |
| 9:30pm | 12:25am next day |
The last trip reaches Sharjah after midnight. If someone is collecting you, give them the next day’s arrival date. It also helps to confirm whether your intended local bus, accommodation reception or other onward connection will be available when you arrive.
Find the correct boarding point in Al Ain
Go to Al Ain Bus Station and ask for the Sharjah/Jubail service. Check the destination on the bus and confirm the bay through the station rather than relying on a fixed bay number from an old post. Keep time for buying a ticket, finding the boarding area and loading luggage.
Al Ain Bus Station is different from Al Ain Airport and from individual stops elsewhere in the city. Use the full terminal name when ordering a taxi or asking for directions. If you are travelling from another neighbourhood, include that first connection in your plan instead of treating the coach’s departure as the time to leave home.
Tell staff your final destination is Jubail in Sharjah. A bus heading towards another emirate or stopping at an intermediate town is not automatically the service you need. The Al Jubail station guide helps you plan the arrival and onward travel in Sharjah.
Fare and ticket checks
The selected Al Ain-to-Jubail result shows AED 30, which is consistent with Abu Dhabi Mobility’s published Sharjah connection information. Buy through the official station or operator channel and confirm the origin and destination on your ticket. Ask about the supported payment method rather than assuming a local transport pass covers an intercity journey.
Keep the payment or booking reference until you arrive. If you carry a large bag, check the luggage arrangement before joining the queue. A group should also confirm seats and tickets for everyone rather than assuming one passenger’s purchase secures space for companions.
For another long-distance route, the Sharjah to Abu Dhabi guide explains why outward and return fares can differ. That same habit is useful here: identify the actual departure city before comparing a fare copied from a search result.
Check the Sharjah-to-Al Ain return separately
The current reverse SRTA listing shows 118 G from Jubail to Al Ain, with AED 33 for the full selected pair. Its displayed departures are not the Al Ain timetable run backwards. Open the reverse journey result and select a trip that fits your return date.
If your wider itinerary continues towards Oman, use the Dubai to Oman bus planning guide to check the confirmed international departure city and border documents. A domestic Al Ain journey does not establish a timed connection to an Oman coach. Leave a suitable margin between independently booked legs.
Final thoughts
Use the current 811 R Al Ain-to-Jubail listing, its AED 30 fare and the departure that suits your onward plans. Check the Sharjah return as a separate 118 G journey. Accurate station names and direction-specific timings are more useful than repeating one route number for the whole corridor.
Featured graphic: original UAERoutes diagram. Service information checked 4 October 2026 against the provider’s published information.
