Bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Shotley Bridge
2 direct routes · 47–62 min · first bus 05:57, last bus 23:43 (weekdays).
Next buses to Shotley Bridge as of 14:25
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X45 | Go North East | ~47 min | 30 | Sat 29 · Sun 23 | 06:42 | 23:43 | Newcastle Newgate Street (SE-Bound) | Catholic Church (NE-bound) | Gateshead, Winlaton Mill, Gateshead, Hamsterley Mill, Hamsterley, Low Westwood & 1 more |
| 47 | Go North East | ~62 min | 27 | Sat 25 · Sun 13 | 05:57 | 23:08 | Newcastle Newgate Street (SE-Bound) | Post Office (S-bound) | Gateshead, Winlaton Mill, Gateshead, Blackhall Mill, Hamsterley, Low Westwood & 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 X45 bus or 47 bus timetable.
Fares from Newcastle upon Tyne to Shotley Bridge
- £2.50 adult single on the X45 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 47 (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 Shotley Bridge?
2 routes run directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Shotley Bridge: the X45 (Go North East), the 47 (Go North East). The most frequent is the X45, 30 times each weekday — board at Newcastle Newgate Street (SE-Bound) and get off at Catholic Church (NE-bound), about 47 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newcastle upon Tyne to Shotley Bridge?
Between 47 minutes on the X45 and 62 on the 47, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Gateshead, Winlaton Mill, Gateshead, Hamsterley Mill and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Shotley Bridge?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:57 and the last around 23:43. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Shotley Bridge?
Adult singles from Newcastle upon Tyne to Shotley Bridge: £2.50 on the X45 (Go North East); £2.50 on the 47 (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.