Bus from Whitburn (Tyne & Wear) to Heworth (Gateshead)
1 direct route · about 33 min · first bus 07:33, last bus 16:33 (weekdays).
Next buses to Heworth (Gateshead) as of 07:21
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Whitburn, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 558 | Northstar | ~33 min | 10 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 07:33 | 16:33 | East Street-Nicholas Avenue (N-Bound) | Felling Bypass-Field Lane (NW-Bound) | South Shields, Boldon & Jarrow |
Times are for the first boarding point in Whitburn 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 558 bus timetable.
Fares from Whitburn to Heworth
- £2.50 adult single on the 558 (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 Whitburn to Heworth?
The 558 (Northstar) runs directly from Whitburn to Heworth. Board at East Street-Nicholas Avenue (N-Bound) and get off at Felling Bypass-Field Lane (NW-Bound); the journey takes about 33 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Whitburn to Heworth?
Around 33 minutes on the 558, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at South Shields, Boldon, Jarrow on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Whitburn to Heworth?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:33 and the last around 16:33. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Whitburn to Heworth?
An adult single from Whitburn to Heworth is £2.50 on the 558 (Northstar), from East Street-Nicholas Avenue (N-Bound) to Felling Bypass-Field Lane (NW-Bound). 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.