🚌 Bus from Metrocentre to Whickham
5 direct routes · about 26 min · first bus 09:58, last bus 16:58 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301 | Go North East | ~26 min | 15 | 09:58 | 16:58 | Gibside Way - Asda (S-Bound) |
| 643 | Northstar | ~18 min | 14 | 09:20 | 16:38 | Gibside Way - Asda (S-Bound) |
| 6 | Go North East | ~9 min | 12 | 18:44 | 23:44 | Interchange (Stand E) |
| X43 | Northstar | ~7 min | 8 | 10:46 | 17:53 | Interchange (Stand G) |
| X73 | Go North East | ~10 min | 1 | 18:49 | 18:49 | Interchange (Stand E) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Metrocentre to Whickham?
5 routes run directly from Metrocentre to Whickham: the 301 (Go North East), the 643 (Northstar), the 6 (Go North East), the X43 (Northstar), the X73 (Go North East).
How long does the bus take from Metrocentre to Whickham?
Around 26 minutes on the 301, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Metrocentre to Whickham?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 301) leaves around 09:58 and the last around 16:58. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Metrocentre to Whickham?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.