Bus from Whickham to Metrocentre
5 direct routes · 11–21 min · first bus 06:08, last bus 23:54 (weekdays).
Next buses to Metrocentre as of 10:36
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Whickham, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301 | Go North East | ~21 min | 43 | Sat 40 · Sun 29 | 06:47 | 23:41 | Front Street - Rectory Lane (W-Bound) | Metro Oasis (NE-Bound) | — |
| 6 | Go North East | ~16 min | 30 | Sat 28 · Sun 17 | 06:08 | 23:54 | Front Street - Rectory Lane (W-Bound) | Handy Drive-Bus Depot (E-Bound) | — |
| X73 | Go North East | ~14 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:18 | 18:20 | Fellside Road-Runnymede Road (NE-Bound) | Handy Drive-Bus Depot (E-Bound) | — |
| X43 | Northstar | ~9 min | 8 | Saturdays only | 09:51 | 16:51 | Fellside Road-Runnymede Road (NE-Bound) | Handy Drive-Bus Depot (E-Bound) | — |
| 643 | Northstar | ~11 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 08:57 | 13:57 | Front Street - School Lane (E-Bound) | Yellow Car Park (W-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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 301 bus, 6 bus, X43 bus or 643 bus timetable.
Fares from Whickham to Metrocentre
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 301, 6 and X73 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single on the X43 (Northstar)
- £2.20 adult single on the 643 (Northstar)
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 Whickham to Metrocentre?
5 routes run directly from Whickham to Metrocentre: the 301 (Go North East), the 6 (Go North East), the X73 (Go North East), the X43 (Northstar), the 643 (Northstar). The most frequent is the 301, 43 times each weekday — board at Front Street - Rectory Lane (W-Bound) and get off at Metro Oasis (NE-Bound), about 21 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Whickham to Metrocentre?
Between 11 minutes on the 643 and 21 on the 301, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Whickham to Metrocentre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:08 and the last around 23:54. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Whickham to Metrocentre?
Adult singles from Whickham to Metrocentre: £2.50 on the 301, 6 and X73 (Go North East); £2.50 on the X43 (Northstar); £2.20 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.