889 Winlaton to Whickham via Blaydon, Swalwell
Operated by Go North East. First bus 07:40, last bus 07:40. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.00 — more.
Wanted a different 889? 5 other bus routes are numbered 889 elsewhere in the UK — see every 889 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:40 |
|---|---|
| Scotland Head-Park Lane (N-Bound) | 07:40 |
| Bus Station (Stand C) | 07:48 |
| Bleach Green (E-Bound) | 07:55 |
| Hexham Road - Broadmeadows Close (E-Bound) | 08:10 |
| Whickham School (NW-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 889
Adult single £1.00
The same for any journey on the 889, 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 889
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.
Route map
All stops on route 889
889 towards Whickham
All 17 stops
- Scotland Head-Park Lane (N-Bound) Winlaton
- Scotland Head-West Lane (N-Bound) Winlaton
- Bus Station (Stand C) Winlaton
- Tyne Street (E-Bound) Winlaton
- Shibdon Bank-Hawthorn Road (NE-Bound) Winlaton
- Bleach Green (E-Bound) Blaydon
- Shibdon Bank-Park Terrace (NE-Bound) Blaydon
- Shibdon Bank-Hazel Terrace (NE-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
- Fellside Road - Axwell View (SW-Bound) Whickham
- Fellside Road-Runnymede Road (SW-Bound) Whickham
- Whickham School (NW-Bound) Whickham
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 31 August 2026 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 PB0003954/1348 · Changes in Nexus (Tyne & Wear) · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 889 bus?
The first 889 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:40 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 889 bus?
The last 889 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 07:40. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 889 bus cost?
Go North East's published fares on the 889: 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 889 bus?
The 889 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 PB0003954/1348. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.