Bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sunniside (Gateshead)
9 direct routes · 21–42 min · first bus 06:32, last bus 23:28 (weekdays).
Next buses to Sunniside (Gateshead) as of 13:19
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Go North East | ~42 min | 28 | Sat 26 · Sun 16 | 06:47 | 23:28 | Newcastle Newgate Street (SE-Bound) | Church Street-The Crescent (SW-Bound) | — |
| X30 | Go North East | ~25 min | 18 | Sat 16 · Sun 12 | 06:49 | 23:28 | Newcastle Newgate Street (SE-Bound) | Gateshead Road (SW-Bound) | — |
| X71 | Go North East | ~26 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:32 | 18:13 | Newcastle Newgate Street (SE-Bound) | Gateshead Road (SW-Bound) | — |
| X31 | Go North East | ~27 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:12 | 19:01 | Newcastle Newgate Street (SE-Bound) | Gateshead Road (SW-Bound) | — |
| X32 | Go North East | ~25 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:57 | 18:22 | High Level Bridge North End (SE-Bound) | Gateshead Road (SW-Bound) | — |
| X70 | Go North East | ~23 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:49 | 17:57 | High Level Bridge North End (SE-Bound) | Gateshead Road (SW-Bound) | — |
| X72 | Go North East | ~21 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 12 | 19:34 | 23:19 | High Level Bridge North End (SE-Bound) | Gateshead Road (SW-Bound) | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · X71A, 794
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X71A | Go North East | ~21 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 19:07 | 19:07 | High Level Bridge North End (SE-Bound) | Gateshead Road (SW-Bound) | — |
| 794 | Stanley Travel | ~38 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:31 | 16:31 | Cradlewell (NE-Bound) | Gateshead Road (NE-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 6 bus, X30 bus, X71 bus, X31 bus, X32 bus, X70 bus or 794 bus timetable.
Fares from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sunniside
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 6, X30, X71, X31, X32, X70, X72 and X71A (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single on the 794 (Stanley Travel)
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 Sunniside?
9 routes run directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sunniside: the 6 (Go North East), the X30 (Go North East), the X71 (Go North East), the X31 (Go North East), the X32 (Go North East), the X70 (Go North East), the X72 (Go North East), the X71A (Go North East), the 794 (Stanley Travel). The most frequent is the 6, 28 times each weekday — board at Newcastle Newgate Street (SE-Bound) and get off at Church Street-The Crescent (SW-Bound), about 42 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sunniside?
Between 21 minutes on the X72 and 42 on the 6, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sunniside?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:32 and the last around 23:28. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sunniside?
Adult singles from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sunniside: £2.50 on the 6, X30, X71, X31, X32, X70, X72 and X71A (Go North East); £2.50 on the 794 (Stanley Travel). 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.