Muwaileh Bus Station — officially Al Muwaileh Bus Terminal — is a bus terminal in the Al Muwaileh Commercial district of Sharjah, next to University City. Its main long-distance service is the RTA E315 route to Etisalat Bus Station in Dubai, alongside several Sharjah SRTA local routes.
- Where exactly is Muwaileh Bus Station?
- Which buses run from Muwaileh, and where do they go?
- How much does the E315 actually cost?
- What are the first and last bus times?
- What facilities does the terminal have?
- How do I pay — NOL or Sayer Card?
- How do I get to Muwaileh from Sharjah’s other bus terminals?
- Muwaileh vs. Al Jubail: which Sharjah terminal do I actually need?
- Frequently asked questions
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Where exactly is Muwaileh Bus Station?
The terminal sits in Al Muwaileh Commercial, on Maliha Road, directly adjacent to Sharjah’s University City education cluster. That location is why the terminal skews heavily toward student and staff traffic rather than tourists — most people passing through are commuting to or from campus, a nearby school, or a job in Dubai.
If you’re arriving by taxi or private car, give the driver “Al Muwaileh Bus Terminal, Maliha Road” — it’s a known landmark, so you don’t need a precise address.
Which buses run from Muwaileh, and where do they go?
Only one confirmed long-distance service currently uses the terminal as an endpoint: the E315, run by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), which links Muwaileh directly to Etisalat Bus Station in Dubai. For everything else — trips within Sharjah — you’re on Sharjah Road & Transport Authority (SRTA) local routes.
| Route | Operator | Connects Muwaileh to | Fare | Typical journey time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E315 | Dubai RTA | Etisalat Bus Station, Dubai | AED 10–12 (sources vary; confirm current fare with RTA) | 27–55 min depending on traffic |
| 3 | SRTA | Al Rolla Terminal, Sharjah | Standard SRTA local fare (check SRTA app) | Varies by stop |
| 14X | SRTA | Al Rolla Terminal, Sharjah (express) | Standard SRTA local fare | Faster than route 3 |
| 77 | SRTA | Al Saja’a Terminal, Sharjah | Standard SRTA local fare | Varies by stop |
A word of caution: several existing guides claim a direct “bus 117 to Abu Dhabi” from Muwaileh. That route doesn’t appear on RTA’s own published list of intercity services (E100, E101, E201, E303, E306, E307, E307A, E315, E400, E411, E16, E700). If you need to reach Abu Dhabi from this side of Sharjah, plan on a transfer via one of Dubai’s Abu Dhabi-bound intercity coaches rather than assuming a direct link — and check RTA’s live timetable before you travel, since new routes are occasionally added.
How much does the E315 actually cost?
Expect to pay in the AED 10–12 range for a one-way trip, paid with a NOL card only — cash is not accepted on this Dubai RTA service. Reported fares differ slightly between sources, which usually means a fare adjustment happened at some point and not every site updated; treat any number you read (including the one in this table) as a starting estimate and confirm it in the RTA app or at the counter before you board.
Sharjah’s own SRTA local routes (3, 14X, 77) use a separate local fare structure — not the same NOL pricing as Dubai’s intercity buses — so budget for two different payment systems if your trip involves both.
What are the first and last bus times?
Multiple sources report the E315’s first departure from Muwaileh around 5:00–5:10 AM and the last departure between roughly 11:00 PM and 11:45 PM, running at 15–30 minute intervals depending on peak or off-peak hours, seven days a week. Because different aggregator sites disagree on the exact minute, and RTA does adjust schedules, treat this as a planning window rather than a guarantee — pull the live schedule from the RTA journey planner or the Transit/Darb apps on the day you travel.
What facilities does the terminal have?
Like other RTA/SRTA terminals of its size, Muwaileh is built for through-traffic rather than long dwell times: covered, air-conditioned waiting areas, ticketing/top-up points for NOL and Hafilat cards, restrooms, a small kiosk or two for snacks and drinks, and space for taxi pickup and short-term parking outside. It is not a destination in itself — most passengers are there for 10–20 minutes between buses.
How do I pay — NOL or Sayer Card?
- NOL card — required for the E315 and any other Dubai RTA service. Top up before you travel; cash isn’t accepted on board.
- Sayer Card — Sharjah’s own local transit card, used for SRTA routes such as 3, 14, and 77. Paying with the card runs cheaper than cash on these local routes (reported around AED 6 with the card versus AED 8 cash) — worth getting one if you use Sharjah’s local buses regularly.
Note: several other guides to this terminal reference a “Hafilat card” for Sharjah services — that’s actually Abu Dhabi’s local bus card, not Sharjah’s, and it won’t work on SRTA routes here. If your trip only involves Sharjah’s local routes, you don’t need a NOL card at all. If it crosses into Dubai (as the E315 does), you need NOL specifically for that leg. Carrying both NOL and a Sayer Card is the safest option if you commute across the border regularly.
How do I get to Muwaileh from Sharjah’s other bus terminals?
If you’re coming from Al Jubail Bus Station — Sharjah’s main intercity gateway in the city center — local route 3 runs directly to Muwaileh Terminal, taking around 13 minutes with reported frequencies of every 15–30 minutes depending on the source and time of day. From Rolla Bus Station, route 14 covers the longer run out to Muwailah Commercial Centre via Al Wahda Road, Al Ittihad Road, and the Industrial Area, taking roughly 50 minutes. Both are worth knowing if your journey starts elsewhere in Sharjah and Muwaileh is just a connection point on the way to Dubai.
Muwaileh vs. Al Jubail: which Sharjah terminal do I actually need?
This is where a lot of confusion comes from, because several unrelated guides mix the two terminals together.
| Muwaileh Bus Terminal | Al Jubail Bus Station | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Al Muwaileh Commercial, near University City | Central Sharjah, near Al Jubail fish/fruit market |
| Main Dubai link | E315 to Etisalat | E303, E306, E307, E307A to Union/Al Ghubaiba/Deira |
| Best for | University City students/staff, Muwaileh residents | Central Sharjah, Rolla-area travelers |
If your trip starts anywhere near University City or the Muwaileh residential area, Muwaileh terminal is almost always closer and faster than backtracking to Al Jubail.
Frequently asked questions
Is Muwaileh Bus Station open 24 hours?
No. Based on currently reported schedules, the E315 service runs roughly from early morning (around 5 AM) to late night (around 11 PM–midnight), not around the clock. Always check the RTA app for the exact current cutoff before planning a very early or late trip.
Can I pay cash on the E315 bus from Muwaileh?
No. The E315 is a Dubai RTA service and only accepts a pre-loaded NOL card — cash is not accepted on board.
Does a bus go directly from Muwaileh to Abu Dhabi?
Not confirmed. This claim appears on several other sites but isn’t listed among RTA’s official intercity routes as of this update. Plan on transferring via a Dubai-based Abu Dhabi coach instead, and verify with RTA in case a new direct service has since launched.
How long does the Muwaileh-to-Dubai (E315) trip take?
Reported journey times range from about 27 to 55 minutes depending on traffic and time of day, covering roughly 10 km between Muwaileh and Etisalat Bus Station.
Is Muwaileh Bus Terminal close to University City Sharjah?
Yes — it’s one of the closest terminals to University City, which is why it sees heavy student and staff traffic on weekday mornings and afternoons.
Last verified: July 2026. Fares, timetables, and route numbers for RTA and SRTA services change periodically — confirm live details via the RTA journey planner (rta.ae) or the SRTA app before you travel.
