Bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to North Shields
6 direct routes · 35–65 min · first bus 06:04, last bus 23:01 (weekdays).
Next buses to North Shields as of 12:28
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Newcastle upon Tyne, 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 | ~48 min | 44 | Sat 41 · Sun 29 | 06:13 | 23:01 | Newcastle Manors (E-Bound) | Nile Street (S-Bound) | Wallsend, Howdon, Percy Main, Meadow Well & West Chirton |
| 307 | Go North East | ~50 min | 41 | Sat 30 · Sun 25 | 06:04 | 23:01 | Northumbria University (N-Bound) | Transport Hub (Stand D) | Wallsend, Battle Hill, Hadrian Park, Battle Hill, Howdon, Silverlink & 4 more |
| 306 | Arriva North East | ~35 min | 38 | Sat 36 · Sun 25 | 06:27 | 22:47 | Northumbria University (N-Bound) | Albion Road - Upper Camden Street (K) | Wallsend, Battle Hill, Silverlink, West Chirton & Billy Mill |
| 353 | Go North East | ~36 min | 17 | Sat 16 · Sun 15 | 06:31 | 22:51 | Station Road North (E-Bound) | Nile Street (S-Bound) | Palmersville, Holystone, West Allotment, Backworth, Shiremoor, Cobalt & 2 more |
| 354 | Go North East | ~65 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:27 | 18:50 | Haymarket Barras Bridge (N-Bound) | Nile Street (S-Bound) | Four Lane Ends, Benton, Killingworth, Backworth, Shiremoor, Cobalt & 2 more |
| 392 | DM Motor Services | ~37 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:30 | 16:30 | Benton Park Road-Hobart Gardens (E-Bound) | Albion Road - Upper Camden Street (K) | Four Lane Ends, Benton, Wallsend, Howdon, Battle Hill, West Chirton & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newcastle upon Tyne 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, 307 bus, 306 bus, 353 bus, 354 bus or 392 bus timetable.
Fares from Newcastle upon Tyne to North Shields
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 301, 353 and 354 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single on the 307 (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 Newcastle upon Tyne to North Shields?
6 routes run directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to North Shields: the 301 (Go North East), the 307 (Go North East), the 306 (Arriva North East), the 353 (Go North East), the 354 (Go North East), the 392 (DM Motor Services). The most frequent is the 301, 44 times each weekday — board at Newcastle Manors (E-Bound) and get off at Nile Street (S-Bound), about 48 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newcastle upon Tyne to North Shields?
Between 35 minutes on the 306 and 65 on the 354, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Wallsend, Howdon, Percy Main, Meadow Well and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to North Shields?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:04 and the last around 23:01. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to North Shields?
Adult singles from Newcastle upon Tyne to North Shields: £2.50 on the 301, 353 and 354 (Go North East); £2.50 on the 307 (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.