🚌 Bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whickham
7 direct routes · about 50 min · first bus 06:02, last bus 23:00 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301 | Go North East | ~50 min | 72 | 06:02 | 23:00 | Appletree Gardens-Ivy Road (SW-Bound) |
| 6 | Go North East | ~32 min | 44 | 06:45 | 23:25 | Eldon Square Bus Station (Stand C) |
| X30 | Go North East | ~21 min | 30 | 06:47 | 23:25 | Eldon Square Bus Station (Stand D) |
| X73 | Go North East | ~29 min | 13 | 06:20 | 18:30 | Eldon Square Bus Station (Stand D) |
| X71 | Go North East | ~21 min | 13 | 06:30 | 18:10 | Eldon Square Bus Station (Stand D) |
| X31 | Go North East | ~22 min | 12 | 07:10 | 18:58 | Eldon Square Bus Station (Stand D) |
| X43 | Northstar | ~28 min | 8 | 10:25 | 17:32 | Eldon Square Bus station (Stand B) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whickham?
7 routes run directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whickham: the 301 (Go North East), the 6 (Go North East), the X30 (Go North East), the X73 (Go North East), the X71 (Go North East), the X31 (Go North East), the X43 (Northstar).
How long does the bus take from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whickham?
Around 50 minutes on the 301, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whickham?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 301) leaves around 06:02 and the last around 23:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Whickham?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.