898 Dunston to Whickham via Lobley Hill
Operated by JH Coaches. First bus 08:05, last bus 08:05. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 898? 8 other bus routes are numbered 898 elsewhere in the UK — see every 898 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:05 |
|---|---|
| Ellison Road (E-Bound) | 08:05 |
| Wilson Street (SE-Bound) | 08:06 |
| Maple Avenue (E-Bound) | 08:09 |
| Knightside Gardens-Whickham Highway (S-Bound) | 08:18 |
| Front Street - Rectory Lane (W-Bound) | 08:25 |
| Whickham School (NW-Bound) | 08:30 |
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.
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 JH Coaches 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 898
898 towards Whickham
All 18 stops
- 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
- Knightside Gardens-Whickham Highway (S-Bound) Lobley Hill
- Whickham Highway-Knightside Gardens (NW-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 registration & registered changes
- New service effective 1 September 2026 Monday – Friday school days 1 am journey
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Nexus).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PB1049268/438 · Changes in Nexus (Tyne and Wear) · 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?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). JH Coaches day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 898 bus?
The 898 is operated by JH Coaches.
Timetable data from JH Coaches via the Traveline National Dataset. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PB1049268/438. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.