Bus from Whitley Bay to North Shields
4 direct routes · 8–23 min · first bus 06:31, last bus 23:14 (weekdays).
Next buses to North Shields as of 09:29
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 | ~23 min | 43 | Sat 40 · Sun 30 | 06:33 | 23:14 | John Street (S-Bound) | Albion Road-Sidney Street (SW-Bound) | Tynemouth |
| 317 | Go North East | ~14 min | 33 | Sat 32 · Sun 29 | 06:31 | 23:04 | North Tyneside Hospital (SW-Bound) | Nile Street (S-Bound) | — |
| 57A | Arriva North East | ~19 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 14 | 19:35 | 22:35 | Park Avenue - Whitley Road (N-Bound) | Albion Road West-Coach Lane (NE-Bound) | New York & Billy Mill |
| 392 | DM Motor Services | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:56 | 06:56 | Farringdon Road-Highcross Road (E-Bound) | Albion Road - Upper Camden Street | Tynemouth |
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, 317 bus, 57A bus or 392 bus timetable.
Fares from Whitley Bay to North Shields
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 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 (DM Motor Services). The most frequent is the 301, 43 times each weekday — board at John Street (S-Bound) and get off at Albion Road-Sidney Street (SW-Bound), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Whitley Bay to North Shields?
Between 8 minutes on the 392 and 23 on the 301, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Tynemouth on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Whitley Bay to North Shields?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:31 and the last around 23:14. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Whitley Bay to North Shields?
Adult singles from Whitley Bay to North Shields: £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.