Bus from North Shields to Howdon
4 direct routes · 11–33 min · first bus 05:13, last bus 23:37 (weekdays).
Next buses to Howdon as of 14:40
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 | ~19 min | 43 | Sat 40 · Sun 29 | 05:13 | 22:33 | Albion Road-Sidney Street (SW-Bound) | Churchill Street-Greenside Avenue (S-Bound) | West Chirton, Meadow Well & Percy Main |
| 306 | Arriva North East | ~14 min | 39 | Sat 37 · Sun 25 | 05:57 | 23:37 | Albion Road - Upper Camden Street | Willington Square (SW-Bound) | Billy Mill, West Chirton & Silverlink |
| 317 | Go North East | ~33 min | 32 | Sat 31 · Sun 28 | 06:44 | 22:47 | Nile Street (S-Bound) | Churchill Street-Perth Gardens (S-Bound) | Royal Quays, Percy Main & Willington Quay |
| 392 | DM Motor Services | ~11 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:04 | 07:04 | Albion Road - Upper Camden Street | Willington Square (SW-Bound) | Billy Mill & West Chirton |
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, 306 bus, 317 bus or 392 bus timetable.
Fares from North Shields to Howdon
- £2.50 adult single, £4.60 return on the 301 and 317 (Go North East)
- £2.40 adult single on the 306 (Arriva 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 Howdon?
4 routes run directly from North Shields to Howdon: the 301 (Go North East), the 306 (Arriva North East), the 317 (Go North East), the 392 (DM Motor Services). The most frequent is the 301, 43 times each weekday — board at Albion Road-Sidney Street (SW-Bound) and get off at Churchill Street-Greenside Avenue (S-Bound), about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from North Shields to Howdon?
Between 11 minutes on the 392 and 33 on the 317, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at West Chirton, Meadow Well, Percy Main on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from North Shields to Howdon?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:13 and the last around 23:37. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from North Shields to Howdon?
Adult singles from North Shields to Howdon: £2.50 on the 301 and 317 (Go North East); £2.40 on the 306 (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.