Bus from Longbenton to Whitley Bay
3 direct routes · 37–56 min · first bus 08:09, last bus 22:02 (weekdays).
Next buses to Whitley Bay as of 08:57
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Longbenton, 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 | ~56 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 08:09 | 19:29 | Salters Lane-Salters Bridge (N-Bound) | Rake Lane-Foxhunters (NE-Bound) | Benton, Palmersville, Killingworth, Backworth, Shiremoor, Cobalt & 1 more |
| 54A | Go North East | ~37 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 10 | 20:02 | 22:02 | Salters Lane-Salters Bridge (N-Bound) | Rake Lane-Foxhunters (NE-Bound) | Benton, Killingworth, Backworth, Shiremoor, Cobalt & New York |
| 392 | DM Motor Services | ~45 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:30 | 16:30 | Benton Park Road-Hobart Gardens (E-Bound) | Farringdon Road-Kirkston Avenue (W-Bound) | Four Lane Ends, Benton, Wallsend, Howdon, Battle Hill, West Chirton & 3 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Longbenton 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, 54A bus or 392 bus timetable.
Fares from Longbenton 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 Longbenton to Whitley Bay?
3 routes run directly from Longbenton to Whitley Bay: the 356 (Go North East), the 54A (Go North East), the 392 (DM Motor Services). The most frequent is the 356, 12 times each weekday — board at Salters Lane-Salters Bridge (N-Bound) and get off at Rake Lane-Foxhunters (NE-Bound), about 56 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Longbenton to Whitley Bay?
Between 37 minutes on the 54A and 56 on the 356, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Benton, Palmersville, Killingworth, Backworth and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Longbenton to Whitley Bay?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:09 and the last around 22:02. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Longbenton to Whitley Bay?
Adult singles from Longbenton 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.