898 Whickham to Winlaton via Dunston, Blaydon
Operated by Stanley Travel. Registered as running via Dunston & Swalwell. First bus 15:25, last bus 15:25. 1 journey on Fridays. Fares: adult single £2.50 — more.
Wanted a different 898? 8 other bus routes are numbered 898 elsewhere in the UK — see every 898 bus timetable by area.
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Fares on the 898
Adult single £2.50
The same for any journey on the 898, however far you go.
Stanley Travel's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 10 October 2026. Fares change — check with Stanley Travel before you travel.
Tickets on the 898
Stanley Travel publishes singles on this route for adults.
Adult Single
Ticket types come from Stanley Travel's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 11 October 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Stanley Travel.
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 Stanley Travel before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day 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 Winlaton
All 32 stops
- Whickham School (NW-Bound) Whickham
- Fellside Road-Runnymede Road (NE-Bound) Whickham
- Fellside Road - West Street (N-Bound) Whickham
- Front Street - Glebe Avenue (E-Bound) Whickham
- Front Street - School 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
- Knightside Gardens-Whickham Highway (N-Bound) Lobley Hill
- Knightside Gardens - Woodburn Gardens (N-Bound) Lobley Hill
- Knightside Gardens-Woodside Gardens (N-Bound) Lobley Hill
- Knightside Gardens-Douglas Gardens (N-Bound) Dunston
- Wilson Street (NW-Bound) Dunston
- Ellison Road (W-Bound) Dunston
- Market Lane-Bank Foot (W-Bound) Dunston
- Market Lane-School (NW-Bound) Dunston
- Market Lane-Beverley Drive (W-Bound) Swalwell
- Market Lane-Millers Lane (W-Bound) Swalwell
- Hexham Road - Brewery Bank (SW-Bound) Swalwell
- Hexham Road (NW-Bound) Swalwell
- Shibdon Road-Swalwell Roundabout (NW-Bound) Swalwell
- Shibdon Road-Axwell Park (W-Bound) Swalwell
- Shibdon Road-Shibdon Bank (NW-Bound) Blaydon
- Shibdon Bank-Hazel Road (SW-Bound) Blaydon
- Shibdon Bank-Lime Street (SW-Bound) Blaydon
- Bleach Green (W-Bound) Blaydon
- Tyne Street (E-Bound) Winlaton
- Litchfield Terrace (N-Bound) Winlaton
- Bus Station (Stand A) Winlaton
- Scotland Head-St Pauls Church (S-Bound) Winlaton
- Scotland Head-Stephenson Way (S-Bound) Winlaton
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 31 August 2026 Friday’s only. School days only .1 pm journey No service on Public Holidays.
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Nexus).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PB1107575/157 · Changes in Nexus (Tyne & Wear) · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 898 bus?
The first 898 departure on Fridays 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 Fridays 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?
Stanley Travel's published fares on the 898: adult single £2.50. 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 5 October 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PB1107575/157. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.