🚌 Bus from North Shields to Whitley Bay
4 direct routes · about 16 min · first bus 06:49, last bus 22:42 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301 | Go North East | ~16 min | 67 | 06:49 | 22:42 | Transport Hub (Stand B) |
| 317 | Go North East | ~14 min | 59 | 07:11 | 22:56 | New Quay - Ferry (NE-Bound) |
| 57A | Arriva North East | ~11 min | 18 | 09:55 | 23:00 | Transport Hub (Stand C) |
| 392 | Arriva North East | ~13 min | 1 | 17:04 | 17:04 | Queen Alexandra College (E-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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from North Shields to Whitley Bay?
4 routes run directly from North Shields to Whitley Bay: the 301 (Go North East), the 317 (Go North East), the 57A (Arriva North East), the 392 (Arriva North East).
How long does the bus take from North Shields to Whitley Bay?
Around 16 minutes on the 301, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from North Shields to Whitley Bay?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 301) leaves around 06:49 and the last around 22:42. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from North Shields to Whitley Bay?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.