Bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Saltwell
7 direct routes · 10–28 min · first bus 04:29, last bus 23:49 (weekdays); night service N21 runs 00:10–03:10.
Next buses to Saltwell as of 14:03
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Go North East | ~14 min | 115 | Sat 103 · Sun 59 | 04:29 | 23:49 | High Level Bridge North End (S-Bound) | Durham Road Saltwell Park (S-Bound) | — |
| 54 | Go North East | ~13 min | 59 | Sat 53 · Sun 44 | 05:25 | 23:30 | Central Stn Neville St | Saltwell View-Windsor Avenue (E-Bound) | — |
| 53 | Go North East | ~28 min | 56 | Sat 50 · Sun 37 | 06:35 | 23:05 | Monument Market Street | Saltwell Road-Brunel Street (N-Bound) | — |
| 22 | Go North East | ~14 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:24 | 18:42 | Newcastle Newgate Street (SE-Bound) | Durham Road Saltwell Park (S-Bound) | — |
| 29 | Go North East | ~15 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:15 | 17:39 | High Level Bridge North End (SE-Bound) | Saltwell Park (S-Bound) | — |
| 28B | Go North East | ~10 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 14 | 18:38 | 23:28 | High Level Bridge North End (SE-Bound) | Durham Road Saltwell Park (S-Bound) | — |
| N21 | Go North East | ~17 min | 4 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 00:10 | 03:10 | Monument Market Street (W-Bound) | Durham Road Saltwell Park (S-Bound) | — |
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 21 bus, 54 bus, 53 bus, 22 bus, 29 bus, 28B bus or N21 bus timetable.
Fares from Newcastle upon Tyne to Saltwell
- £2.50 adult single, £4.60 return on the 21, 54, 53, 22, 29 and 28B (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single on the N21 (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 Saltwell?
7 routes run directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Saltwell: the 21 (Go North East), the 54 (Go North East), the 53 (Go North East), the 22 (Go North East), the 29 (Go North East), the 28B (Go North East), the N21 (Go North East). The most frequent is the 21, 115 times each weekday — board at High Level Bridge North End (S-Bound) and get off at Durham Road Saltwell Park (S-Bound), about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newcastle upon Tyne to Saltwell?
Between 10 minutes on the 28B and 28 on the 53, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Saltwell?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:29 and the last around 23:49 — and night service N21 runs 00:10–03:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Saltwell?
Adult singles from Newcastle upon Tyne to Saltwell: £2.50 on the 21, 54, 53, 22, 29 and 28B (Go North East); £2.50 on the N21 (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.