Bus from Dunston (Gateshead) to Swalwell
13 direct routes · 4–20 min · first bus 06:07, last bus 23:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Swalwell as of 07:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dunston, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301 | Go North East | ~20 min | 43 | Sat 40 · Sun 29 | 06:44 | 23:38 | Mansion Heights (W-Bound) | Ruskin Road (N-Bound) | — |
| 49 | Go North East | ~15 min | 33 | Sat 32 · Sun 25 | 06:11 | 23:55 | Ellison Road (W-Bound) | Hexham Road (NW-Bound) | — |
| 49A | Go North East | ~15 min | 30 | Sat 27 · Sun 14 | 06:56 | 23:25 | Ellison Road (W-Bound) | Hexham Road (NW-Bound) | — |
| 47 | Go North East | ~11 min | 29 | Sat 27 · Sun 15 | 06:07 | 23:18 | Colliery Road (W-Bound) | Swalwell Roundabout (S-Bound) | — |
| 6 | Go North East | ~11 min | 28 | Sat 26 · Sun 16 | 06:57 | 23:38 | Colliery Road (W-Bound) | Hexham Road - Brewery Bank (SW-Bound) | — |
| 69 | Go North East | ~12 min | 17 | Sat 17 · Sun 17 | 07:16 | 23:43 | Mansion Heights (W-Bound) | Hexham Road (NW-Bound) | — |
| X43 | Northstar | ~10 min | 8 | Saturdays only | 10:40 | 17:40 | St Omers Road (E-Bound) | Hexham Road - Brewery Bank (SW-Bound) | — |
6 occasional services — once or twice a day · 894, 849, 840, 842, 898
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 894 | Northstar | ~11 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:54 | 15:54 | Mansion Heights (W-Bound) | Hexham Road (NW-Bound) | — |
| 849 | Stanley Travel | ~4 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:25 | 15:25 | Market Lane-School (E-Bound) | Hexham Road - Broadmeadows Close (E-Bound) | — |
| 840 | Northstar | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:58 | 07:58 | Mansion Heights (W-Bound) | Hexham Road (NW-Bound) | — |
| 842 | Go North East | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:07 | 08:07 | Ellison Road (NE-Bound) | Hexham Road (NW-Bound) | — |
| 898 | Go North East | ~9 min | 1 | Monday to Thursday only | 15:31 | 15:31 | Mansion Heights (E-Bound) | Hexham Road (NW-Bound) | — |
| 898 | Stanley Travel | ~9 min | 1 | Fridays only | 15:31 | 15:31 | Mansion Heights (E-Bound) | Hexham Road (NW-Bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dunston 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 301 bus, 49 bus, 49A bus, 47 bus, 6 bus, 69 bus, X43 bus or 894 bus timetable.
Fares from Dunston to Swalwell
- £2.50 adult single, £4.60 return on the 301 and 69 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 49, 49A, 47 and 6 (Go North East)
- £2.00 adult single on the X43 (Northstar) and the 849 (Stanley Travel)
- £2.50 adult single on the 898 (Stanley Travel)
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 Dunston to Swalwell?
13 routes run directly from Dunston to Swalwell: the 301 (Go North East), the 49 (Go North East), the 49A (Go North East), the 47 (Go North East), the 6 (Go North East), the 69 (Go North East), the X43 (Northstar), the 894 (Northstar), the 849 (Stanley Travel), the 840 (Northstar), the 842 (Go North East), the 898 (Go North East), the 898 (Stanley Travel). The most frequent is the 301, 43 times each weekday — board at Mansion Heights (W-Bound) and get off at Ruskin Road (N-Bound), about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dunston to Swalwell?
Between 4 minutes on the 849 and 20 on the 301, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dunston to Swalwell?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:07 and the last around 23:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dunston to Swalwell?
Adult singles from Dunston to Swalwell: £2.50 on the 301 and 69 (Go North East); £2.50 on the 49, 49A, 47 and 6 (Go North East); £2.00 on the X43 (Northstar) and the 849 (Stanley Travel); £2.50 on the 898 (Stanley Travel). 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.