898 Whickham to Winlaton via Dunston, Blaydon
Operated by Go North East. Registered as running via Knightside Gardens, Dunston, Swalwell, Winlaton. First bus 15:25, last bus 15:25. 1 journey on Monday to Thursday. Fares: adult single £1.00 — more.
Wanted a different 898? 8 other bus routes are numbered 898 elsewhere in the UK — see every 898 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 15:25 |
|---|---|
| Whickham School (NW-Bound) | 15:25 |
| Knightside Gardens-Woodside Gardens (N-Bound) | 15:35 |
| Market Lane-Bank Foot (W-Bound) | 15:38 |
| Hexham Road - Brewery Bank (SW-Bound) | 15:40 |
| Bus Station (Stand C) | 15:48 |
| Scotland Head-Park Lane (S-Bound) | 15:50 |
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 898
Adult single £1.00
The same for any journey on the 898, however far you go.
Go-Ahead's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 7 October 2026. Fares change — check with Go North East before you travel.
Tickets on the 898
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 8 October 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 Eve, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December and New Year's Eve. 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 34 stops
- Whickham School (NW-Bound) Whickham
- Fellside Road-Runnymede Road (NE-Bound) Whickham
- Fellside Road - West Street (N-Bound) Whickham
- Front Street - St Mary's Green (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
- Cypress Crescent (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-Cemetery (W-Bound) Swalwell
- 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 C) Winlaton
- Scotland Head-St Pauls Church (S-Bound) Winlaton
- Scotland Head-Park Lane (S-Bound) Winlaton
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 31 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 1 September 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 23 September 2024 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 5 June 2023 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 PB0003954/1355 · 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 Monday to Thursday 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 Monday to Thursday 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?
Go North East's published fares on the 898: 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 898 bus?
The 898 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 PB0003954/1355. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.