🚌 Bus from Whitley Bay to North Shields
4 direct routes · about 25 min · first bus 06:31, last bus 23:12 (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 | ~25 min | 73 | 06:31 | 23:12 | Oxford Street (S-Bound) |
| 317 | Go North East | ~24 min | 59 | 07:25 | 22:58 | Whitley Road - Park Avenue (W-Bound) |
| 57A | Arriva North East | ~32 min | 18 | 09:19 | 22:24 | Earsdon Road-A192 Roundabout (E-Bound) |
| 392 | Arriva North East | ~9 min | 1 | 06:55 | 06:55 | Ennerdale Road-Hayton Road (N-Bound) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Whitley Bay to North Shields?
4 routes run directly from Whitley Bay to North Shields: the 301 (Go North East), the 317 (Go North East), the 57A (Arriva North East), the 392 (Arriva North East).
How long does the bus take from Whitley Bay to North Shields?
Around 25 minutes on the 301, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Whitley Bay to North Shields?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 301) leaves around 06:31 and the last around 23:12. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Whitley Bay to North Shields?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.