Bus from Benton to Whitley Bay
5 direct routes · 27–49 min · first bus 06:27, last bus 22:09 (weekdays).
Next buses to Whitley Bay as of 09:34
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Benton, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 351 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~39 min | 14 | weekdays only | 06:27 | 20:39 | East Benton-Station Road North (NE-Bound) | Park Avenue - Whitley Road (N-Bound) | Holystone, West Allotment & Shiremoor |
| 350 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~27 min | 12 | weekdays only | 07:07 | 19:02 | East Benton-Station Road North (NE-Bound) | Park Avenue - Whitley Road (N-Bound) | Holystone, West Allotment, Backworth & Shiremoor |
| 356 | Go North East | ~49 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 08:17 | 19:35 | Ashleigh Grove-Linden Road (E-Bound) | Rake Lane-Foxhunters (NE-Bound) | Newcastle upon Tyne, Palmersville, Newcastle upon Tyne, Killingworth, Backworth, Shiremoor & 2 more |
| 54A | Go North East | ~30 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 10 | 20:09 | 22:09 | Quorum Park Entrance (N-Bound) | Rake Lane-Foxhunters (NE-Bound) | Newcastle upon Tyne, Killingworth, Backworth, Shiremoor, Cobalt & New York |
| 392 | DM Motor Services | ~36 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:39 | 16:39 | East Benton-Station Road North (S-Bound) | Farringdon Road-Kirkston Avenue (W-Bound) | Wallsend, Howdon, Battle Hill, West Chirton, Billy Mill, North Shields & 1 more |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 351 bus, 350 bus, 356 bus, 54A bus or 392 bus timetable.
Fares from Benton to Whitley Bay
- £2.50 adult single on the 351 and 350 (Gateshead Central Buses) and the 54A (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 356 (Go North East)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Benton to Whitley Bay?
5 routes run directly from Benton to Whitley Bay: the 351 (Gateshead Central Buses), the 350 (Gateshead Central Buses), the 356 (Go North East), the 54A (Go North East), the 392 (DM Motor Services). The most frequent is the 351, 14 times each weekday — board at East Benton-Station Road North (NE-Bound) and get off at Park Avenue - Whitley Road (N-Bound), about 39 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Benton to Whitley Bay?
Between 27 minutes on the 350 and 49 on the 356, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Holystone, West Allotment, Shiremoor on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Benton to Whitley Bay?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:27 and the last around 22:09. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Benton to Whitley Bay?
Adult singles from Benton to Whitley Bay: £2.50 on the 351 and 350 (Gateshead Central Buses) and the 54A (Go North East); £2.50 on the 356 (Go North East). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.