643 Gateshead to Metrocentre via Whickham, Swalwell
Operated by Northstar. First bus 08:46, last bus 16:38. 13 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.20 to £2.50 — more.
Wanted a different 643? 9 other bus routes are numbered 643 elsewhere in the UK — see every 643 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:46 | 09:46 | 10:46 | 11:46 | 12:46 | 13:46 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead Road (SW-Bound) | 08:46 | 09:46 | 10:46 | 11:46 | 12:46 | 13:46 |
| Burnthouse Lane (NW-Bound) | 08:50 | 09:50 | 10:50 | 11:50 | 12:50 | 13:50 |
| Fellside Park-Fellside Road (NE-Bound) | 08:52 | 09:52 | 10:52 | 11:52 | 12:52 | 13:52 |
| Front Street - School Lane (E-Bound) | 08:57 | 09:57 | 10:57 | 11:57 | 12:57 | 13:57 |
| Interchange (Stand C) | 09:07 | 10:07 | 11:07 | 12:07 | 13:07 | 14:07 |
| Gibside Way - Asda (S-Bound) | 09:11 | 10:11 | 11:11 | 12:11 | 13:11 | 14:11 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Fares on the 643
Adult single £2.20 to £2.50 · Child single £1.40
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.20 | Fellside Rd Runnymede Rd | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.50 | £2.20 | Front Street shops | ||||||
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.20 | Metrocentre Interchange Std C | |||||
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.20 | ASDA/IKEA | ||||
| £2.50 | £2.20 | £2.20 | £2.20 | £2.20 | Lambton Avenue | |||
| £2.20 | £2.20 | £2.20 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | Broadway / Southcote | ||
| £2.20 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.20 | Sunniside-Gladeley Way | |
| £2.20 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.20 | £2.20 | Sunniside |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Broadway Burnthouse Ln.
Northstar Constellation Limited (formerly RMC1510 Limited)'s published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 30 August 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Northstar before you travel.
Tickets on the 643
Northstar publishes singles and season tickets on this route for adults and children.
Adult Single · Child Single
Ticket types come from Northstar's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 30 August 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Northstar.
Route map
All stops on route 643
643 towards Metrocentre
All 22 stops
- Gateshead Road (SW-Bound) Sunniside
- Kingsway - Coronation Street (SW-Bound) Sunniside
- Kingsway-Clover Hill (NW-Bound) Sunniside
- Kingsway-Gladeley Way (N-Bound) Sunniside
- Burnthouse Lane (NW-Bound) Whickham
- Broadway (NW-Bound) Whickham
- Broadway (W-Bound) Whickham
- Fellside Road-Parkway (N-Bound) Whickham
- Fellside Park-Fellside Road (NE-Bound) Whickham
- Fellside Road-Runnymede Road (NE-Bound) Whickham
- Fellside Road - West Street (N-Bound) Whickham
- Front Street - Glebe Avenue (E-Bound) Whickham
- Front Street - St Mary's Green (E-Bound) Whickham
- Front Street - School Lane (E-Bound) Whickham
- Front Street - Dockendale Lane (E-Bound) Whickham
- St Mary's Catholic School (E-Bound) Whickham
- Market Lane-Beverley Drive (W-Bound) Swalwell
- Metro Oasis (NE-Bound) Metrocentre
- Interchange (Stand C) Metrocentre
- Yellow Car Park (W-Bound) Metrocentre
- Derwenthaugh Bridge Approach (NW-Bound) Metrocentre
- Gibside Way - Asda (S-Bound) Metrocentre
643 towards Gateshead
All 24 stops
- Gibside Way - Asda (S-Bound) Metrocentre
- Derwenthaugh Bridge Approach (NW-Bound) Metrocentre
- Ikea (S-Bound) Metrocentre
- Long Rigg (NE-Bound) Metrocentre
- Metro Oasis (NE-Bound) Metrocentre
- Interchange (Stand G) Metrocentre
- Yellow Car Park (W-Bound) Metrocentre
- Metro Oasis (SW-Bound) Metrocentre
- Market Lane-Old Fire Station (E-Bound) Swalwell
- Front Street - Dockendale Lane (E-Bound) Whickham
- Front Street - Rectory Lane (W-Bound) Whickham
- Front Street - School Street (W-Bound) Whickham
- Fellside Road - Axwell View (SW-Bound) Whickham
- Fellside Road-Runnymede Road (SW-Bound) Whickham
- Fellside Park (SW-Bound) Whickham
- Fellside Road-Parkway (S-Bound) Whickham
- Broadway (E-Bound) Whickham
- Broadway (SE-Bound) Whickham
- Burnthouse Lane (SE-Bound) Whickham
- Sunniside Road-Hole Lane (S-Bound) Sunniside
- Gateshead Road (SW-Bound) Sunniside
- Kingsway - Coronation Street (SW-Bound) Sunniside
- Kingsway-Clover Hill (NW-Bound) Sunniside
- Kingsway-Gladeley Way (N-Bound) Sunniside
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 20 July 2026 Monday to Saturday, excluding Bank Holidays Hourly
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Nexux).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PB2060918/45 · Changes in Nexus (Tyne & Wear) · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 643 bus?
The first 643 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:46 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 643 bus?
The last 643 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 16:38. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 643 bus cost?
Northstar's published fares on the 643: adult single £2.20 to £2.50, child single £1.40. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Northstar day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 643 bus?
The 643 is operated by Northstar.
Timetable data from Northstar via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North East England feed). Northstar last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 25 September 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PB2060918/45. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.