898 Whickham ↔ Scotland Head-Stephenson Way

Operated by Stanley Travel. First bus 15:25, last bus 15:25. 1 journey on weekdays.

Wanted a different 898? 7 other bus routes are numbered 898 elsewhere in the UK — see every 898 bus by area.

💷 Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Stanley Travel whether this route takes part. Details →

Tickets on the 898

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Ticket types come from Stanley Travel's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service , last updated 2026-08-29. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs — see published prices for Stanley Travel.

Timetable

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.

towards Scotland Head-Stephenson Way · Monday to Friday
898 towards Scotland Head-Stephenson Way — Monday to Friday (1 journey)
Whickham School (NW-Bound) 15:25
Knightside Gardens-Whickham Highway (N-Bound) 15:35
Knightside Gardens-Douglas Gardens (N-Bound) 15:36
Market Lane-Bank Foot (W-Bound) 15:38
Hexham Road - Brewery Bank (SW-Bound) 15:39
Bus Station (Stand A) 15:48
Scotland Head-Stephenson Way (S-Bound) 15:50

Route map

All stops on route 898

898 towards Scotland Head-Stephenson Way

  1. Whickham School (NW-Bound) Whickham
  2. Fellside Road-Runnymede Road (NE-Bound) Whickham
  3. Fellside Road - West Street (N-Bound) Whickham
  4. Front Street - Glebe Avenue (E-Bound) Whickham
  5. Front Street - School Lane (E-Bound) Whickham
  6. Whickham Highway-Coniston Avenue (E-Bound) Whickham
  7. Mansion Heights (E-Bound) Dunston
  8. Whickham Highway-Hillcrest Drive (SE-Bound) Dunston
  9. Whickham Highway-Bracken Drive (SE-Bound) Lobley Hill
  10. Knightside Gardens-Whickham Highway (N-Bound) Lobley Hill
  11. Knightside Gardens - Woodburn Gardens (N-Bound) Lobley Hill
  12. Knightside Gardens-Woodside Gardens (N-Bound) Lobley Hill
  13. Knightside Gardens-Douglas Gardens (N-Bound) Dunston
  14. Ellison Road (W-Bound) Dunston
  15. Wilson Street (NW-Bound) Dunston
  16. Market Lane-Bank Foot (W-Bound) Dunston
  17. Market Lane-School (NW-Bound) Dunston
  18. Market Lane-Beverley Drive (W-Bound) Swalwell
  19. Hexham Road - Brewery Bank (SW-Bound) Swalwell
  20. Market Lane-Millers Lane (W-Bound) Swalwell
  21. Hexham Road (NW-Bound) Swalwell
  22. Shibdon Road-Swalwell Roundabout (NW-Bound) Swalwell
  23. Shibdon Road-Axwell Park (W-Bound) Swalwell
  24. Shibdon Road-Shibdon Bank (NW-Bound) Blaydon
  25. Shibdon Bank-Hazel Road (SW-Bound) Blaydon
  26. Shibdon Bank-Lime Street (SW-Bound) Blaydon
  27. Bleach Green (W-Bound) Blaydon
  28. Tyne Street (E-Bound) Winlaton
  29. Litchfield Terrace (N-Bound) Winlaton
  30. Bus Station (Stand A) Winlaton
  31. Scotland Head-St Pauls Church (S-Bound) Winlaton
  32. Scotland Head-Stephenson Way (S-Bound) Winlaton

Towns & areas on this route

WhickhamWinlatonDunstonBlaydonLobley HillSwalwell

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 898 bus?

The first 898 departure on weekdays leaves at 15:25 (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 15:25. 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). Stanley Travel 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 Stanley Travel.

Timetable data from Stanley Travel via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North East England feed). Stanley Travel last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 1 September 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.