686 Billy Mill to North Shields via New York, West Chirton
Operated by Stagecoach North East. First bus 07:50, last bus 07:50. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.00 — more.
Wanted a different 686? 6 other bus routes are numbered 686 elsewhere in the UK — see every 686 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:50 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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 686
Adult single £1.00
The same for any journey on the 686, however far you go.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 27 September 2026. Fares change — check with Stagecoach North East before you travel.
Tickets on the 686
Stagecoach North East publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults and children.
Single · Return · Child Single
Ticket types come from Stagecoach North East's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 26 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Stagecoach North East.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Stagecoach North East before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 686
686 towards North Shields
All 28 stops
- 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
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?
Stagecoach North East's published fares on the 686: adult single £1.00. 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 Stagecoach North East via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North East England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.