Bus from Whitley Bay to Benton
5 direct routes · 22–63 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 22:49 (weekdays).
Next buses to Benton as of 08:27
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Whitley Bay, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 351 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~38 min | 13 | weekdays only | 06:30 | 19:46 | Park View-Park Gardens (W-Bound) | East Benton-Station Road North (S-Bound) | Shiremoor, West Allotment & Holystone |
| 350 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~22 min | 12 | weekdays only | 07:16 | 19:30 | Front Street - Coronation crescent (SW-Bound) | East Benton-Station Road North (S-Bound) | Shiremoor, Backworth, West Allotment & Holystone |
| 356 | Go North East | ~63 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:25 | 17:50 | Whitley Road - Park Avenue (W-Bound) | Ashleigh Grove-Linden Road (W-Bound) | New York, Cobalt, Shiremoor, Backworth, Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne & 2 more |
| 54A | Go North East | ~35 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 10 | 19:49 | 22:49 | Whitley Road - Park Avenue (W-Bound) | Quorum Park Entrance (S-Bound) | New York, Cobalt, Shiremoor, Backworth, Killingworth & Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 392 | DM Motor Services | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:56 | 06:56 | Farringdon Road-Highcross Road (E-Bound) | East Benton-Station Road North (NE-Bound) | Tynemouth, North Shields, Billy Mill, West Chirton, Howdon & Wallsend |
Times are for the first boarding point in Whitley Bay 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 351 bus, 350 bus, 356 bus, 54A bus or 392 bus timetable.
Fares from Whitley Bay to Benton
- £2.50 adult single on the 351 and 350 (Gateshead Central Buses) and the 54A (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 356 (Go North East)
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 Whitley Bay to Benton?
5 routes run directly from Whitley Bay to Benton: the 351 (Gateshead Central Buses), the 350 (Gateshead Central Buses), the 356 (Go North East), the 54A (Go North East), the 392 (DM Motor Services). The most frequent is the 351, 13 times each weekday — board at Park View-Park Gardens (W-Bound) and get off at East Benton-Station Road North (S-Bound), about 38 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Whitley Bay to Benton?
Between 22 minutes on the 350 and 63 on the 356, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Shiremoor, West Allotment, Holystone on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Whitley Bay to Benton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:30 and the last around 22:49. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Whitley Bay to Benton?
Adult singles from Whitley Bay to Benton: £2.50 on the 351 and 350 (Gateshead Central Buses) and the 54A (Go North East); £2.50 on the 356 (Go North East). 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.