Bus from Metrocentre to Whickham
5 direct routes · 8–24 min · first bus 05:57, last bus 23:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Whickham as of 11:05
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 | ~24 min | 42 | Sat 41 · Sun 29 | 05:57 | 23:08 | Yellow Car Park (W-Bound) | Front Street - School Lane (E-Bound) | — |
| 6 | Go North East | ~16 min | 28 | Sat 26 · Sun 16 | 06:59 | 23:40 | Handy Drive-Bus Depot (W-Bound) | Front Street - School Lane (E-Bound) | — |
| X73 | Go North East | ~11 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:32 | 18:44 | Handy Drive-Bus Depot (W-Bound) | Whickham Bank-North View (S-Bound) | — |
| X43 | Northstar | ~10 min | 8 | Saturdays only | 10:42 | 17:42 | Handy Drive-Bus Depot (E-Bound) | Whickham Bank-North View (S-Bound) | — |
| 643 | Northstar | ~8 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 09:25 | 16:48 | Yellow Car Park (W-Bound) | Front Street - Rectory Lane (W-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, 6 bus, X43 bus or 643 bus timetable.
Fares from Metrocentre to Whickham
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 301 and 6 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single, £4.60 return on the X73 (Go North East)
- £2.00 adult single on the X43 (Northstar)
- £2.20 adult single on the 643 (Northstar)
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 Whickham?
5 routes run directly from Metrocentre to Whickham: the 301 (Go North East), the 6 (Go North East), the X73 (Go North East), the X43 (Northstar), the 643 (Northstar). The most frequent is the 301, 42 times each weekday — board at Yellow Car Park (W-Bound) and get off at Front Street - School Lane (E-Bound), about 24 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Metrocentre to Whickham?
Between 8 minutes on the 643 and 24 on the 301, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Metrocentre to Whickham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:57 and the last around 23:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Metrocentre to Whickham?
Adult singles from Metrocentre to Whickham: £2.50 on the 301 and 6 (Go North East); £2.50 on the X73 (Go North East); £2.00 on the X43 (Northstar); £2.20 on the 643 (Northstar). 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.