Bus from Gateshead to North Shields
1 direct route · about 60 min · first bus 06:03, last bus 22:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to North Shields as of 11:52
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Gateshead, 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 | ~60 min | 44 | Sat 41 · Sun 29 | 06:03 | 22:50 | Redheugh Bridge Road (N-Bound) | Nile Street (S-Bound) | Newcastle upon Tyne, Wallsend, Howdon, Percy Main, Meadow Well & West Chirton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Gateshead 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 timetable.
Fares from Gateshead to North Shields
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 301 (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 Gateshead to North Shields?
The 301 (Go North East) runs directly from Gateshead to North Shields. Board at Redheugh Bridge Road (N-Bound) and get off at Nile Street (S-Bound); the journey takes about 60 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Gateshead to North Shields?
Around 60 minutes on the 301, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Newcastle upon Tyne, Wallsend, Howdon, Percy Main and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Gateshead to North Shields?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:03 and the last around 22:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Gateshead to North Shields?
An adult single from Gateshead to North Shields is £2.50 on the 301 (Go North East), from Redheugh Bridge Road (N-Bound) to Nile Street (S-Bound); an adult return is £5.00. 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.