Bus from North Shields to Royal Quays
4 direct routes · 2–12 min · first bus 06:26, last bus 23:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Royal Quays 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 317 | Go North East | ~12 min | 32 | Sat 31 · Sun 28 | 06:44 | 22:47 | Nile Street (S-Bound) | Coble Dene (W-Bound) | Percy Main |
| 319 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~2 min | 30 | Sat 31 · Sun 29 | 06:26 | 23:30 | Howdon Road-Leisure Centre (SW-Bound) | Howdon Road-Earl Grey Way (W-Bound) | — |
| 19 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~6 min | 28 | weekends only | 05:53 | 20:00 | Transport Hub (Stand E) | Howdon Road-Earl Grey Way (W-Bound) | — |
| 660 | Stagecoach North East | ~2 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:20 | 15:20 | Howdon Road-Leisure Centre (SW-Bound) | Howdon Road-Earl Grey Way (W-Bound) | — |
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 317 bus, 319 bus, 19 bus or 660 bus timetable.
Fares from North Shields to Royal Quays
- £2.00 adult single, £4.00 return on the 317 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single on the 319 (Gateshead Central Buses)
- £2.20 adult single on the 19 (Gateshead Central Buses)
- £1.00 adult single on the 660 (Stagecoach 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 Royal Quays?
4 routes run directly from North Shields to Royal Quays: the 317 (Go North East), the 319 (Gateshead Central Buses), the 19 (Gateshead Central Buses), the 660 (Stagecoach North East). The most frequent is the 317, 32 times each weekday — board at Nile Street (S-Bound) and get off at Coble Dene (W-Bound), about 12 minutes.
How long does the bus take from North Shields to Royal Quays?
Between 2 minutes on the 319 and 12 on the 317, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Percy Main on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from North Shields to Royal Quays?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:26 and the last around 23:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from North Shields to Royal Quays?
Adult singles from North Shields to Royal Quays: £2.00 on the 317 (Go North East); £2.50 on the 319 (Gateshead Central Buses); £2.20 on the 19 (Gateshead Central Buses); £1.00 on the 660 (Stagecoach 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.