840 Blaydon to Bensham via Whickham, Dunston
Operated by Go North East. Registered as running via Whickham, Swalwell. First bus 15:00, last bus 15:35. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.00 — more.
Wanted a different 840? 6 other bus routes are numbered 840 elsewhere in the UK — see every 840 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 15:35 |
|---|---|
| Back Lane-School (NE-Bound) | 15:35 |
| Front Street - Glebe Avenue (E-Bound) | 15:50 |
| Cragside Gardens (N-Bound) | 16:05 |
| Lobley Hill Road-Victoria Road (NE-Bound) | 16:15 |
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 840
Adult single £1.00
The same for any journey on the 840, however far you go.
Go-Ahead's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 25 September 2026. Fares change — check with Go North East before you travel.
Tickets on the 840
Go North East publishes singles on this route for adults and children.
Adult Single
…and 2 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Go North East's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 25 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Go 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 Go North East before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Bensham: 2 journeys, first 15:00
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Bensham: 2 journeys, first 15:00
Route map
All stops on route 840
840 towards Bensham
All 32 stops
- Back Lane-School (NE-Bound) Blaydon
- Blaydon Bank-Croftdale Road (NE-Bound) Blaydon
- Blaydon Bank-Lawrence Court (N-Bound) Blaydon
- Shibdon Road-East View (SE-Bound) Blaydon
- Shibdon Road-Shibdon Bank (SE-Bound) Blaydon
- Shibdon Road-Axwell Park (E-Bound) Swalwell
- Shibdon Road-Swalwell Roundabout (SE-Bound) Swalwell
- Hexham Road - Broadmeadows Close (E-Bound) Swalwell
- Swalwell Bank-Clavering Road (SE-Bound) Swalwell
- Whickham Bank-North View (S-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
- Whickham Highway-Coniston Avenue (E-Bound) Whickham
- Mansion Heights (E-Bound) Dunston
- Whickham Highway-Hillcrest Drive (SE-Bound) Dunston
- Whickham Highway-Bracken Drive (SE-Bound) Lobley Hill
- Whickham Highway-Knightside Gardens (SE-Bound) Lobley Hill
- Malvern Gardens (N-Bound) Lobley Hill
- Moorfoot Gardens (N-Bound) Lobley Hill
- Malvern Gardens-Cotswold Gardens (NE-Bound) Lobley Hill
- Chiltern Gardens (S-Bound) Lobley Hill
- Chiltern Gardens-Oakfield Road (S-Bound) Lobley Hill
- Lobley Hill Road - Beechwood Gardens (W-Bound) Lobley Hill
- Beechwood Gardens-Elderwood Gardens (S-Bound) Lobley Hill
- Beechwood Gardens-Rowanwood Gardens (S-Bound) Lobley Hill
- Alwinton Gardens (W-Bound) Lobley Hill
- Cragside Gardens (N-Bound) Lobley Hill
- Lobley Hill Road-Chiltern Gardens (NE-Bound) Lobley Hill
- Lobley Hill Road - Kingsway North Team Valley
- Lobley Hill Road-Victoria Road (NE-Bound) Bensham
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 31 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 31 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 2 September 2024 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 5 September 2022 New Service Monday to Friday
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (NexusTyneside).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PB0003954/1322 · Changes in Nexus (Tyne & Wear) · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 840 bus?
The first 840 departure on weekdays leaves at 15:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 840 bus?
The last 840 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:35. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 840 bus cost?
Go North East's published fares on the 840: adult single £1.00. GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so Go North East sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.
Who runs the 840 bus?
The 840 is operated by Go North East.
Timetable data from Go North East via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North East England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PB0003954/1322. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.