🚌 Bus from Whickham to Metrocentre
5 direct routes · about 24 min · first bus 06:47, last bus 17:51 (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 | ~24 min | 37 | 06:47 | 17:51 | Front Street - Rectory Lane (W-Bound) |
| 6 | Go North East | ~18 min | 16 | 09:05 | 16:52 | The crescent - Watergate Estate (W-Bound) |
| 643 | Northstar | ~17 min | 12 | 08:50 | 13:50 | Burnthouse Lane (NW-Bound) |
| X43 | Northstar | ~6 min | 8 | 09:52 | 16:52 | Fellside Road - West Street (N-Bound) |
| X73 | Go North East | ~14 min | 1 | 18:19 | 18:19 | Fellside Park-Fellside Road (NE-Bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Whickham 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 Whickham to Metrocentre?
5 routes run directly from Whickham to Metrocentre: the 301 (Go North East), the 6 (Go North East), the 643 (Northstar), the X43 (Northstar), the X73 (Go North East).
How long does the bus take from Whickham to Metrocentre?
Around 24 minutes on the 301, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Whickham to Metrocentre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 301) leaves around 06:47 and the last around 17:51. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Whickham to Metrocentre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.