Bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to South Beach (Blyth)
4 direct routes · 39–67 min · first bus 05:54, last bus 23:34 (weekdays).
Next buses to South Beach (Blyth) as of 12:13
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 309 | Go North East | ~67 min | 39 | Sat 31 · Sun 23 | 05:54 | 21:31 | Northumbria University (N-Bound) | Caravan Park (opp) | Wallsend, Battle Hill, Howdon, Silverlink, Cobalt, Shiremoor & 3 more |
| 308 | Arriva North East | ~63 min | 39 | Sat 37 · Sun 26 | 06:11 | 23:27 | Northumbria University (N-Bound) | Cemetery (near) | Wallsend, Battle Hill, Silverlink, West Chirton, Billy Mill, New York & 2 more |
| X7 | Arriva North East | ~39 min | 29 | Sat 26 · Sun 14 | 06:32 | 23:34 | Benton Lane-A189 roundabout (N-Bound) | Caravan Park (opp) | Burradon, Seghill, Blake Town, Seaton Delaval & Seaton Sluice |
| X8 | Arriva North East | ~42 min | 28 | Sat 26 · Sun 14 | 06:47 | 23:04 | Benton Lane-A189 roundabout (N-Bound) | Caravan Park (opp) | Burradon, Annitsford, Cramlington, Northumberland Business Park & Cramlington |
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 309 bus, 308 bus, X7 bus or X8 bus timetable.
Fares from Newcastle upon Tyne to South Beach
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 South Beach?
4 routes run directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to South Beach: the 309 (Go North East), the 308 (Arriva North East), the X7 (Arriva North East), the X8 (Arriva North East). The most frequent is the 309, 39 times each weekday — board at Northumbria University (N-Bound) and get off at Caravan Park (opp), about 67 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newcastle upon Tyne to South Beach?
Between 39 minutes on the X7 and 67 on the 309, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Wallsend, Battle Hill, Howdon, Silverlink and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to South Beach?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:54 and the last around 23:34. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to South Beach?
Adult singles from Newcastle upon Tyne to South Beach: £2.50 on the 309 (Go North East) and the 308, X7 and X8 (Arriva 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.