Bus from Sunniside (Gateshead) to Newcastle upon Tyne
10 direct routes · 21–42 min · first bus 05:20, last bus 22:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Newcastle upon Tyne as of 09:30
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 | ~42 min | 29 | Sat 26 · Sun 16 | 05:57 | 22:25 | Church Street-The Crescent (NE-Bound) | Central Stn Clayton St (G) | — |
| X30 | Go North East | ~22 min | 18 | Sat 15 · Sun 12 | 06:16 | 22:50 | Gateshead Road (NE-Bound) | Central Stn Clayton St (G) | — |
| X32 | Go North East | ~30 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:28 | 18:19 | Gateshead Road (NE-Bound) | John Dobson Street (N-Bound) | — |
| X71 | Go North East | ~24 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:19 | 18:25 | Gateshead Road (NE-Bound) | Central Stn Clayton St (G) | — |
| X70 | Go North East | ~26 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:44 | 17:52 | Gateshead Road (NE-Bound) | John Dobson Street (N-Bound) | — |
| X31 | Go North East | ~24 min | 10 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:32 | 16:58 | Gateshead Road (NE-Bound) | Central Stn Clayton St (G) | — |
| X72 | Go North East | ~21 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 12 | 18:56 | 22:44 | Gateshead Road (NE-Bound) | John Dobson Street (N-Bound) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · X71A, 794, 301A
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X71A | Go North East | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 05:50 | 05:50 | Gateshead Road (NE-Bound) | John Dobson Street (N-Bound) | — |
| 794 | Stanley Travel | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:51 | 06:51 | Gateshead Road (NE-Bound) | Cradlewell (NE-Bound) | — |
| 301A | Go North East | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 05:20 | 05:20 | Gateshead Road (NE-Bound) | Central Stn Clayton St (H) | — |
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, X30 bus, X32 bus, X71 bus, X70 bus, X31 bus or 794 bus timetable.
Fares from Sunniside to Newcastle upon Tyne
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 6, X30, X32, X71, X70, X31, X72 and X71A (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single on the 794 (Stanley Travel)
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 Newcastle upon Tyne?
10 routes run directly from Sunniside to Newcastle upon Tyne: the 6 (Go North East), the X30 (Go North East), the X32 (Go North East), the X71 (Go North East), the X70 (Go North East), the X31 (Go North East), the X72 (Go North East), the X71A (Go North East), the 794 (Stanley Travel), the 301A (Go North East). The most frequent is the 6, 29 times each weekday — board at Church Street-The Crescent (NE-Bound) and get off at Central Stn Clayton St (G), about 42 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Sunniside to Newcastle upon Tyne?
Between 21 minutes on the X72 and 42 on the 6, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Sunniside to Newcastle upon Tyne?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:20 and the last around 22:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sunniside to Newcastle upon Tyne?
Adult singles from Sunniside to Newcastle upon Tyne: £2.50 on the 6, X30, X32, X71, X70, X31, X72 and X71A (Go North East); £2.50 on the 794 (Stanley Travel). 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.