Bus from North Shields to Gateshead
1 direct route · about 74 min · first bus 05:13, last bus 22:33 (weekdays).
Next buses to Gateshead as of 11:52
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in North Shields, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301 | Go North East | ~74 min | 43 | Sat 39 · Sun 29 | 05:13 | 22:33 | Albion Road-Sidney Street (SW-Bound) | Lobley Hill Road - Beechwood Gardens (W-Bound) | West Chirton, Meadow Well, Percy Main, Howdon, Wallsend & Newcastle upon Tyne |
Times are for the first boarding point in North Shields 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 301 bus timetable.
Fares from North Shields to Gateshead
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 301 (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 North Shields to Gateshead?
The 301 (Go North East) runs directly from North Shields to Gateshead. Board at Albion Road-Sidney Street (SW-Bound) and get off at Lobley Hill Road - Beechwood Gardens (W-Bound); the journey takes about 74 minutes.
How long does the bus take from North Shields to Gateshead?
Around 74 minutes on the 301, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at West Chirton, Meadow Well, Percy Main, Howdon and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from North Shields to Gateshead?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:13 and the last around 22:33. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from North Shields to Gateshead?
An adult single from North Shields to Gateshead is £2.50 on the 301 (Go North East), from Albion Road-Sidney Street (SW-Bound) to Lobley Hill Road - Beechwood Gardens (W-Bound); an adult return is £5.00. 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.