Bus from North Shields to Newcastle upon Tyne
6 direct routes · 35–69 min · first bus 05:13, last bus 22:37 (weekdays).
Next buses to Newcastle upon Tyne as of 11:09
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 | ~54 min | 43 | Sat 40 · Sun 29 | 05:13 | 22:33 | Albion Road-Sidney Street (SW-Bound) | High Level Bridge North End (SE-Bound) | West Chirton, Meadow Well, Percy Main, Howdon & Wallsend |
| 307 | Go North East | ~51 min | 38 | Sat 31 · Sun 25 | 06:25 | 21:41 | Transport Hub (Stand D) | Sandyford Road-Civic Centre (S-Bound) | Meadow Well, West Chirton, New York, Cobalt, Silverlink, Battle Hill & 3 more |
| 306 | Arriva North East | ~36 min | 38 | Sat 36 · Sun 25 | 05:57 | 22:37 | Albion Road - Upper Camden Street | Sandyford Road-Civic Centre (S-Bound) | Billy Mill, West Chirton, Silverlink, Howdon, Battle Hill & Wallsend |
| 353 | Go North East | ~38 min | 18 | Sat 17 · Sun 15 | 06:01 | 23:26 | Albion Road-Sidney Street (SW-Bound) | Station Road North (W-Bound) | Billy Mill, New York, Cobalt, Shiremoor, Backworth, West Allotment & 2 more |
| 354 | Go North East | ~69 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:11 | 18:44 | Albion Road-Sidney Street (SW-Bound) | Haymarket Barras Bridge (S-Bound) | Billy Mill, New York, Cobalt, Shiremoor, Backworth, Killingworth & 2 more |
| 392 | DM Motor Services | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:04 | 07:04 | Albion Road - Upper Camden Street | Benton Park Road-Trentham Avenue (W-Bound) | Billy Mill, West Chirton, Howdon, Wallsend, Benton & Four Lane Ends |
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, 307 bus, 306 bus, 353 bus, 354 bus or 392 bus timetable.
Fares from North Shields to Newcastle upon Tyne
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 301, 353 and 354 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single on the 307 (Go North East) and 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 Newcastle upon Tyne?
6 routes run directly from North Shields to Newcastle upon Tyne: the 301 (Go North East), the 307 (Go North East), the 306 (Arriva North East), the 353 (Go North East), the 354 (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 High Level Bridge North End (SE-Bound), about 54 minutes.
How long does the bus take from North Shields to Newcastle upon Tyne?
Between 35 minutes on the 392 and 69 on the 354, depending on which route you catch and on 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 Newcastle upon Tyne?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:13 and the last around 22:37. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from North Shields to Newcastle upon Tyne?
Adult singles from North Shields to Newcastle upon Tyne: £2.50 on the 301, 353 and 354 (Go North East); £2.50 on the 307 (Go North East) and 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.