Bus from Swalwell to Dunston (Gateshead)
14 direct routes · 5–20 min · first bus 05:27, last bus 23:19 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dunston (Gateshead) as of 10:23
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Swalwell, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 90, 894, 849, 840, 842
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~11 min | 2 | weekdays only | 05:27 | 05:27 | Hexham Road - Broadmeadows Close (E-Bound) | Ellison Road (E-Bound) | — |
| 894 | Northstar | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:45 | 07:45 | Hexham Road - Broadmeadows Close (E-Bound) | Mansion Heights (E-Bound) | — |
| 849 | Stanley Travel | ~5 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:25 | 08:25 | Hexham Road - Broadmeadows Close (E-Bound) | Market Lane-School (E-Bound) | — |
| 840 | Go North East | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:45 | 15:45 | Hexham Road - Broadmeadows Close (E-Bound) | Mansion Heights (E-Bound) | — |
| 842 | Stanley Travel | ~6 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:54 | 15:54 | Hexham Road - Broadmeadows Close (E-Bound) | Park Terrace (N-Bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Swalwell 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, 49A bus, 47 bus, 49 bus, 6 bus, 69 bus, X43 bus or X45 bus timetable.
Fares from Swalwell to Dunston
- £2.50 adult single, £4.60 return on the 301 and 69 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 49A, 47, 49, 6 and X73 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single on the X43 (Northstar), the X45 (Go North East) and the 90 (Gateshead Central Buses)
- £2.00 adult single on the 849 (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 Swalwell to Dunston?
14 routes run directly from Swalwell to Dunston: the 301 (Go North East), the 49A (Go North East), the 47 (Go North East), the 49 (Go North East), the 6 (Go North East), the 69 (Go North East), the X43 (Northstar), the X45 (Go North East), the X73 (Go North East), the 90 (Gateshead Central Buses), the 894 (Northstar), the 849 (Stanley Travel), the 840 (Go North East), the 842 (Stanley Travel). The most frequent is the 301, 42 times each weekday — board at Milton Road-South View Terrace (E-Bound) and get off at Mansion Heights (E-Bound), about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Swalwell to Dunston?
Between 5 minutes on the 849 and 20 on the 301, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Swalwell to Dunston?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:27 and the last around 23:19. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Swalwell to Dunston?
Adult singles from Swalwell to Dunston: £2.50 on the 301 and 69 (Go North East); £2.50 on the 49A, 47, 49, 6 and X73 (Go North East); £2.50 on the X43 (Northstar), the X45 (Go North East) and the 90 (Gateshead Central Buses); £2.00 on the 849 (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.