Buses to Benfield Road-Hospital
3 bus routes call at Benfield Road-Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne. Weekday buses run from 06:57 to 18:27.
Times are departures from the hospital's own stops. Buses towards the hospital run earlier and later at stops along the way — open a route for the timetable at your stop.
Every route calling at Benfield Road-Hospital
- 653 Wallsend → High Heaton via Battle Hill, Walkergate Mon–Fri 06:57–18:27 no Sunday service Gateshead Central Buses
- 18A Byker → South Gosforth via Walker, Heaton Mon–Fri 07:41–07:41 no Sunday service Stagecoach North East
- 995 Byker → Longbenton via Walker, Heaton Mon–Fri 07:36–07:36 no Sunday service Stagecoach North East
Live times at the hospital's stops
Direct buses to Benfield Road-Hospital from
Places on a route that reaches the hospital without changing. The bus may take a long way round — check the route for the time from your own stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which buses go to Benfield Road-Hospital?
3 routes call at Benfield Road-Hospital: the 653 (towards Freeman Hospital Grounds), the 18A (towards St Marys Catholic School), the 995 (towards Byker). Each route page has the full timetable and a live map.
What time is the first bus to Benfield Road-Hospital?
The earliest weekday departure from the hospital's own stops is 06:57, on the 653. Buses towards the hospital start earlier at stops along the way — check the route timetable for your own stop, especially for an early appointment or shift.
Do buses run to Benfield Road-Hospital on Sundays?
Mostly not — the routes serving Benfield Road-Hospital run reduced or no service on Sundays. Check each route's Sunday tab before a weekend visit.
How much is the bus to Benfield Road-Hospital?
Single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 — usually cheaper than hospital parking. ENCTS concessionary passes travel free after 9:30am on weekdays and all day at weekends and bank holidays.
Other hospitals nearby
Timetables from the operators via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. See all hospitals by bus, or every stop and route in Walkergate.