🚌 Bus from Benton to Whitley Bay
4 direct routes · about 19 min · first bus 06:29, last bus 20:45 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 351 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~19 min | 14 | 06:29 | 20:45 | Whitley Road - Asda (E-Bound) |
| 54A | Go North East | ~30 min | 13 | 09:05 | 22:09 | Quorum Park (SW-Bound) |
| 350 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~14 min | 12 | 07:12 | 19:07 | Whitley Road - Asda (E-Bound) |
| 392 | Arriva North East | ~40 min | 1 | 16:37 | 16:37 | Whitley Road-Proctor & Gamble (E-Bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Benton on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Benton to Whitley Bay?
4 routes run directly from Benton to Whitley Bay: the 351 (Gateshead Central Buses), the 54A (Go North East), the 350 (Gateshead Central Buses), the 392 (Arriva North East).
How long does the bus take from Benton to Whitley Bay?
Around 19 minutes on the 351, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Benton to Whitley Bay?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 351) leaves around 06:29 and the last around 20:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Benton to Whitley Bay?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.