686 Billy Mill ↔ North Shields Preston Village
Operated by Stagecoach North East. First bus 07:50, last bus 07:50. 1 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| Billy Mill Lane-School (NW-Bound) | 07:50 |
|---|---|
| Billy Mill Ave-Addington Cres (S-Bound) | 08:00 |
| The Quadrant-Oswin Terrace (S-Bound) | 08:05 |
| Avon Avenue (SW-Bound) | 08:10 |
| Hawkeys Lane-Lansdowne Terrace West (N-Bound) | 08:15 |
| Preston Village (S-Bound) | 08:20 |
Route map
All stops on route 686
686 towards North Shields Preston Village
- Billy Mill Lane-School (NW-Bound) Billy Mill
- Billy Mill Lane-Whitehouse Lane (N-Bound) Billy Mill
- Billy Mill Lane-Selkirk Way (N-Bound) New York
- New York Road-Brookland Terrace (W-Bound) New York
- Westminster Avenue (S-Bound) New York
- Westminster Avenue (SW-Bound) New York
- Norham Road North-Balkwell Farm (S-Bound) West Chirton
- Chirton Industrial Estate (S-Bound) West Chirton
- Norham Road North-Formica (S-Bound) West Chirton
- Coast Road-Norham Road North (E-Bound) West Chirton
- Coast Road - Glanton Road (E-Bound) Billy Mill
- Billy Mill Ave-Addington Cres (S-Bound) North Shields
- The Quadrant-Heaton Terrace (SW-Bound) West Chirton
- The Quadrant-Oswin Terrace (S-Bound) West Chirton
- The Quadrant - Burt Avenue (S-Bound) Meadow Well
- Ripley Avenue (S-Bound) Meadow Well
- Avon Avenue (SW-Bound) Meadow Well
- Waterville Road-Lowdham Avenue (E-Bound) Meadow Well
- Waterville Road-Silkeys Lane (E-Bound) Meadow Well
- Waterville Rd-Upper Elsdon St (NE-Bound) North Shields
- Waterville Road-Coach Lane (E-Bound) North Shields
- Hawkeys Lane-Highbury Place (N-Bound) North Shields
- Hawkeys Lane-Lansdowne Terrace West (N-Bound) North Shields
- Queen Alexandra College (N-Bound) North Shields
- Walton Avenue-Hazel Avenue (N-Bound) North Shields
- Walton Avenue-Crematorium (N-Bound) North Shields
- North Road-Preston Terrace (N-Bound) North Shields
- Preston Village (S-Bound) North Shields
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 26 Oct 2025 Operating between Wylam and Prudhoe Interchange given service number 686 effective from 26 October 2025. To amend Route and Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 686 bus?
The first 686 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 686 bus?
The last 686 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 07:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 686 bus cost?
GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so Stagecoach North East sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.
Who runs the 686 bus?
The 686 is operated by Stagecoach North East.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.