Bus from Gosforth (Newcastle upon Tyne) to Whitley Bay
1 direct route · about 42 min · first bus 19:57, last bus 21:57 (weekdays).
Next buses to Whitley Bay as of 04:58
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Gosforth, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54A | Go North East | ~42 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 10 | 19:57 | 21:57 | High Street - Woodbine Street (N-Bound) | Rake Lane-Foxhunters (NE-Bound) | Benton, Killingworth, Backworth, Shiremoor, Cobalt & New York |
Times are for the first boarding point in Gosforth 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 54A bus timetable.
Fares from Gosforth to Whitley Bay
- £2.50 adult single on the 54A (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 Gosforth to Whitley Bay?
The 54A (Go North East) runs directly from Gosforth to Whitley Bay. Board at High Street - Woodbine Street (N-Bound) and get off at Rake Lane-Foxhunters (NE-Bound); the journey takes about 42 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Gosforth to Whitley Bay?
Around 42 minutes on the 54A, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Benton, Killingworth, Backworth, Shiremoor and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Gosforth to Whitley Bay?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 19:57 and the last around 21:57. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Gosforth to Whitley Bay?
An adult single from Gosforth to Whitley Bay is £2.50 on the 54A (Go North East), from High Street - Woodbine Street (N-Bound) to Rake Lane-Foxhunters (NE-Bound). 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.