Bus from Sunniside (Gateshead) to Metrocentre
2 direct routes · 22–31 min · first bus 05:57, last bus 23:43 (weekdays).
Next buses to Metrocentre as of 09:31
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Sunniside, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Go North East | ~31 min | 30 | Sat 28 · Sun 17 | 05:57 | 23:43 | Church Street-The Crescent (NE-Bound) | Handy Drive-Bus Depot (E-Bound) | — |
| 643 | Northstar | ~22 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 08:46 | 13:46 | Gateshead Road (SW-Bound) | Yellow Car Park (W-Bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Sunniside 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 6 bus or 643 bus timetable.
Fares from Sunniside to Metrocentre
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 Sunniside to Metrocentre?
2 routes run directly from Sunniside to Metrocentre: the 6 (Go North East), the 643 (Northstar). The most frequent is the 6, 30 times each weekday — board at Church Street-The Crescent (NE-Bound) and get off at Handy Drive-Bus Depot (E-Bound), about 31 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Sunniside to Metrocentre?
Between 22 minutes on the 643 and 31 on the 6, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Sunniside to Metrocentre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:57 and the last around 23:43. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sunniside to Metrocentre?
Adult singles from Sunniside to Metrocentre: £2.50 on the 6 (Go North East); £2.50 on the 643 (Northstar). 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.