Bus from Howdon to North Shields
4 direct routes · 13–35 min · first bus 06:31, last bus 23:29 (weekdays).
Next buses to North Shields as of 04:36
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Howdon, 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 | ~16 min | 44 | Sat 41 · Sun 29 | 06:35 | 23:25 | Ridley Avenue - Lonsdale Gardens (SE-Bound) | Nile Street (S-Bound) | Percy Main, Meadow Well & West Chirton |
| 307 | Go North East | ~20 min | 41 | Sat 31 · Sun 25 | 06:31 | 23:29 | Middle Engine Lane Police Station (NE-Bound) | Transport Hub (Stand D) | Silverlink, Cobalt, New York, West Chirton & Meadow Well |
| 317 | Go North East | ~35 min | 33 | Sat 32 · Sun 27 | 06:45 | 23:07 | Churchill Street-Engine Inn Road (N-Bound) | Albion Road-Sidney Street (SW-Bound) | Willington Quay, Percy Main & Royal Quays |
| 392 | DM Motor Services | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:54 | 16:54 | Churchill Street-Windsor Drive (N-Bound) | Albion Road - Upper Camden Street (K) | Battle Hill, West Chirton & Billy Mill |
Times are for the first boarding point in Howdon 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, 307 bus, 317 bus or 392 bus timetable.
Fares from Howdon to North Shields
- £2.50 adult single, £4.60 return on the 301 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single on the 307 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 317 (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 Howdon to North Shields?
4 routes run directly from Howdon to North Shields: the 301 (Go North East), the 307 (Go North East), the 317 (Go North East), the 392 (DM Motor Services). The most frequent is the 301, 44 times each weekday — board at Ridley Avenue - Lonsdale Gardens (SE-Bound) and get off at Nile Street (S-Bound), about 16 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Howdon to North Shields?
Between 13 minutes on the 392 and 35 on the 317, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Percy Main, Meadow Well, West Chirton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Howdon to North Shields?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:31 and the last around 23:29. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Howdon to North Shields?
Adult singles from Howdon to North Shields: £2.50 on the 301 (Go North East); £2.50 on the 307 (Go North East); £2.50 on the 317 (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.