Bus from Killingworth to Whitley Bay
2 direct routes · about 31 min · first bus 06:39, last bus 22:13 (weekdays).
Next buses to Whitley Bay as of 10:57
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Killingworth, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 356 | Go North East | ~31 min | 14 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:39 | 19:51 | Bus Station (Stand D) | Rake Lane-Foxhunters (NE-Bound) | Backworth, Shiremoor, Cobalt & New York |
| 54A | Go North East | ~26 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 10 | 20:13 | 22:13 | Southgate-School (NE-Bound) | Rake Lane-Foxhunters (NE-Bound) | Backworth, Shiremoor, Cobalt & New York |
Times are for the first boarding point in Killingworth 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 356 bus or 54A bus timetable.
Fares from Killingworth to Whitley Bay
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 356 (Go North East)
- £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 Killingworth to Whitley Bay?
2 routes run directly from Killingworth to Whitley Bay: the 356 (Go North East), the 54A (Go North East). The most frequent is the 356, 14 times each weekday — board at Bus Station (Stand D) and get off at Rake Lane-Foxhunters (NE-Bound), about 31 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Killingworth to Whitley Bay?
Around 31 minutes on the 356, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Backworth, Shiremoor, Cobalt, New York on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Killingworth to Whitley Bay?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:39 and the last around 22:13. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Killingworth to Whitley Bay?
Adult singles from Killingworth to Whitley Bay: £2.50 on the 356 (Go North East); £2.50 on the 54A (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.