898 Dunston ↔ Whickham School
Operated by Go North East. First bus 08:05, last bus 08:05. 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.
| Ellison Road (E-Bound) | 08:05 |
|---|---|
| Knightside Gardens-Whickham Highway (S-Bound) | 08:18 |
| Whickham School (NW-Bound) | 08:30 |
Route map
All stops on route 898
898 towards Whickham School
- Ellison Road (E-Bound) Dunston
- Ellison Road-The Crescent (E-Bound) Dunston
- Wilson Street (SE-Bound) Dunston
- Maple Avenue (E-Bound) Dunston
- Knightside Gardens-Monkridge Gardens (S-Bound) Lobley Hill
- Knightside Gardens-Woodside Gardens (S-Bound) Lobley Hill
- Knightside Gardens - Braeside (W-Bound) Lobley Hill
- Whickham Highway-Knightside Gardens (NW-Bound) Lobley Hill
- Knightside Gardens-Whickham Highway (S-Bound) Lobley Hill
- Whickham Highway-The Highwayman (NW-Bound) Lobley Hill
- Mansion Heights (W-Bound) Dunston
- Whickham Highway-Coniston Avenue (SW-Bound) Whickham
- Front Street- Dockendale Lane (W-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
- Whickham School (NW-Bound) Whickham
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 31 Aug 2026 Operating between Whickham School and Scotland Head given service number 898 effective from 31 August 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 1 Sept 2025 Operating between Whickham School and Scotland Head given service number 898 effective from 01 September 2025. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 898 bus?
The first 898 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:05 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 898 bus?
The last 898 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 08:05. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 898 bus cost?
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 898 bus?
The 898 is operated by Go North East.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.