🚌 Bus from Byker to Wallsend
6 direct routes · about 14 min · first bus 06:45, last bus 20:59 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Stagecoach North East | ~14 min | 148 | 06:45 | 20:59 | Union Road (SE-Bound) |
| 301 | Go North East | ~16 min | 75 | 06:16 | 00:05 | Shields Road-Heaton Park Road (E-Bound) |
| 12 | Stagecoach North East | ~20 min | 69 | 06:39 | 22:41 | Brinkburn Street (E-Bound) |
| 22 | Stagecoach North East | ~7 min | 11 | 11:07 | 16:07 | Shields Road-Bethel Avenue (E-Bound) |
| 787 | Go North East | ~13 min | 4 | 03:29 | 04:29 | Union Road (SE-Bound) |
| 681 | Stagecoach North East | ~10 min | 1 | 07:55 | 07:55 | Shields Road-Henley Street (NE-Bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Byker 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 Byker to Wallsend?
6 routes run directly from Byker to Wallsend: the 40 (Stagecoach North East), the 301 (Go North East), the 12 (Stagecoach North East), the 22 (Stagecoach North East), the 787 (Go North East), the 681 (Stagecoach North East).
How long does the bus take from Byker to Wallsend?
Around 14 minutes on the 40, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Byker to Wallsend?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 40) leaves around 06:45 and the last around 20:59. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Byker to Wallsend?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.