Bus from Whitley Bay to Howdon
4 direct routes · 19–47 min · first bus 05:26, last bus 22:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Howdon as of 09:27
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301 | Go North East | ~42 min | 40 | Sat 37 · Sun 28 | 06:33 | 22:14 | John Street (S-Bound) | Churchill Street-Greenside Avenue (S-Bound) | Tynemouth, North Shields, West Chirton, Meadow Well & Percy Main |
| 308 | Arriva North East | ~22 min | 38 | Sat 36 · Sun 26 | 05:26 | 22:03 | Whitley Road - Park Avenue (W-Bound) | Willington Square (SW-Bound) | New York, Billy Mill, West Chirton & Silverlink |
| 317 | Go North East | ~47 min | 32 | Sat 31 · Sun 28 | 06:31 | 22:35 | North Tyneside Hospital (SW-Bound) | Churchill Street-Perth Gardens (S-Bound) | North Shields, Royal Quays, Percy Main & Willington Quay |
| 392 | DM Motor Services | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:56 | 06:56 | Farringdon Road-Highcross Road (E-Bound) | Willington Square (SW-Bound) | Tynemouth, North Shields, Billy Mill & West Chirton |
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 301 bus, 308 bus, 317 bus or 392 bus timetable.
Fares from Whitley Bay to Howdon
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 Howdon?
4 routes run directly from Whitley Bay to Howdon: the 301 (Go North East), the 308 (Arriva North East), the 317 (Go North East), the 392 (DM Motor Services). The most frequent is the 301, 40 times each weekday — board at John Street (S-Bound) and get off at Churchill Street-Greenside Avenue (S-Bound), about 42 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Whitley Bay to Howdon?
Between 19 minutes on the 392 and 47 on the 317, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Tynemouth, North Shields, West Chirton, Meadow Well and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Whitley Bay to Howdon?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:26 and the last around 22:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Whitley Bay to Howdon?
Adult singles from Whitley Bay to Howdon: £2.50 on the 301 and 317 (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.