Bus from Metrocentre to Bensham
10 direct routes · 8–35 min · first bus 05:34, last bus 23:19 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bensham as of 10:49
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Metrocentre, 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 | ~35 min | 42 | Sat 41 · Sun 29 | 05:57 | 23:08 | Yellow Car Park (W-Bound) | Lobley Hill Road-Victoria Road (NE-Bound) | — |
| 49A | Go North East | ~16 min | 32 | Sat 29 · Sun 18 | 05:41 | 23:19 | Handy Drive-Bus Depot (E-Bound) | Bensham Road - Coatsworth Road (N-Bound) | — |
| 49 | Go North East | ~16 min | 30 | Sat 29 · Sun 24 | 06:04 | 22:49 | Handy Drive-Bus Depot (E-Bound) | Bensham Road - Coatsworth Road (N-Bound) | — |
| 96 | Go North East | ~22 min | 19 | Sat 19 · Sun 8 | 09:10 | 18:37 | Handy Drive-Bus Depot (E-Bound) | Lobley Hill Road-Victoria Road (NE-Bound) | — |
| 67 | Go North East | ~9 min | 17 | Sat 17 · Sun 17 | 06:50 | 23:17 | Handy Drive-Bus Depot (E-Bound) | Lobley Hill Road-Victoria Road (NE-Bound) | — |
| 96 | Northstar | ~19 min | 4 | Sat 5 · Sun 6 | 19:12 | 22:12 | Handy Drive-Bus Depot (E-Bound) | Lobley Hill Road-Victoria Road (NE-Bound) | — |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 90, 844, 843
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~8 min | 2 | weekdays only | 05:34 | 05:34 | Handy Drive-Bus Depot (E-Bound) | Lobley Hill Road-Victoria Road (SW-Bound) | — |
| 844 | Stanley Travel | ~13 min | 1 | Monday to Thursday only | 15:42 | 15:42 | Handy Drive-Bus Depot (E-Bound) | Bensham Road - Coatsworth Road (N-Bound) | — |
| 843 | Go North East | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:53 | 15:53 | Handy Drive-Bus Depot (E-Bound) | Lobley Hill Road-Victoria Road (NE-Bound) | — |
| 844 | JH Coaches | ~13 min | 1 | Fridays only | 15:07 | 15:07 | Handy Drive-Bus Depot (E-Bound) | Bensham Road - Coatsworth Road (N-Bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Metrocentre 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, 49A bus, 49 bus, 96 bus, 67 bus, 90 bus, 844 bus or 843 bus timetable.
Fares from Metrocentre to Bensham
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 301, 49A, 49 and 96 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single, £4.60 return on the 67 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single on the 96 (Northstar) and the 90 (Gateshead Central Buses)
- £2.00 adult single on the 844 (Stanley Travel)
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 Metrocentre to Bensham?
10 routes run directly from Metrocentre to Bensham: the 301 (Go North East), the 49A (Go North East), the 49 (Go North East), the 96 (Go North East), the 67 (Go North East), the 96 (Northstar), the 90 (Gateshead Central Buses), the 844 (Stanley Travel), the 843 (Go North East), the 844 (JH Coaches). The most frequent is the 301, 42 times each weekday — board at Yellow Car Park (W-Bound) and get off at Lobley Hill Road-Victoria Road (NE-Bound), about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Metrocentre to Bensham?
Between 8 minutes on the 90 and 35 on the 301, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Metrocentre to Bensham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:34 and the last around 23:19. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Metrocentre to Bensham?
Adult singles from Metrocentre to Bensham: £2.50 on the 301, 49A, 49 and 96 (Go North East); £2.50 on the 67 (Go North East); £2.50 on the 96 (Northstar) and the 90 (Gateshead Central Buses); £2.00 on the 844 (Stanley Travel). 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.