96 Gateshead Interchange ↔ Metrocentre Interchange
Operated by Northstar. First bus 06:29, last bus 22:40. 20 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.
| Interchange (Stand B) | 09:46 | 17:40 | 18:40 | 18:40 | 19:40 | 20:40 | 21:40 | 22:40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiltern Gardens-Oakfield Road (N-Bound) | 09:57 | 17:49 | 18:49 | 18:49 | 19:50 | 20:50 | 21:50 | 22:50 |
| Knightside Gardens-Woodside Gardens (N-Bound) | 10:04 | 17:56 | 18:56 | 18:56 | 19:57 | 20:57 | 21:57 | 22:57 |
| Ravensworth Road (N-Bound) | 10:07 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
| Interchange (Stand K) | 10:13 | 18:06 | 19:06 | 19:06 | 20:06 | 21:06 | 22:06 | 23:06 |
Route map
All stops on route 96
96 towards Metrocentre Interchange
- Interchange (Stand B) Gateshead
- Bensham Road-Alexandra Villas (SW-Bound) Bensham
- Bensham Road - Coatsworth Road (S-Bound) Bensham
- Bensham Court (S-Bound) Bensham
- Bensham Road-Brighton Road (S-Bound) Bensham
- Lobley Hill Road-Newbury Place (SW-Bound) Bensham
- Lobley Hill Road-Victoria Road (SW-Bound) Bensham
- Lobley Hill Road-Queensway (SW-Bound) Team Valley
- Lobley Hill Road - Kingsway North Team Valley
- Lobley Hill Road - New Road Team Valley
- Chiltern Gardens-Oakfield Road (N-Bound) Lobley Hill
- Chiltern Gardens (N-Bound) Lobley Hill
- Cotswold Gardens-Malvern Gardens (N-Bound) Lobley Hill
- Cotswold Gardens-Moorfoot Gardens (W-Bound) Lobley Hill
- Malvern Gardens (S-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 (NE-Bound) Dunston
- Ravensworth Road (N-Bound) Dunston
- Barry Street (W-Bound) Dunston
- Wellington Road-Dunston Road (W-Bound) Dunston
- St Omers Road (N-Bound) Dunston
- Handy Drive-Bus Depot (W-Bound) Metrocentre
- Interchange (Stand K) Metrocentre
96 towards Gateshead Interchange
- Interchange (Stand K) Metrocentre
- Handy Drive-Bus Depot (E-Bound) Metrocentre
- St Omers Road (S-Bound) Dunston
- Wellington Road-Nelson Street (E-Bound) Dunston
- Barry Street (E-Bound) Dunston
- Wellington Road-Collingwood Terrace (E-Bound) Dunston
- Ravensworth Road (S-Bound) Dunston
- Ravensworth Road (S-Bound) Dunston
- Ravensworth Road (S-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
- Malvern Gardens (N-Bound) Lobley Hill
- Moorfoot Gardens (N-Bound) Lobley Hill
- Malvern Gardens-Cotswold Gardens (NE-Bound) Lobley Hill
- Chiltern Gardens (S-Bound) Lobley Hill
- Chiltern Gardens-Oakfield Road (S-Bound) Lobley Hill
- Lobley Hill Road - Kingsway North Team Valley
- Lobley Hill Road-Victoria Road (NE-Bound) Bensham
- Bensham Road-Sidney Grove (NE-Bound) Bensham
- Bensham Court (N-Bound) Bensham
- Bensham Road-Musgrave Villas (NE-Bound) Bensham
- Bensham Road - Coatsworth Road (N-Bound) Bensham
- Interchange (Stand N) Gateshead
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 19 Jul 2026 From: Gateshead Interchange, Gateshead To: Metrocentre Interchange Via: Lobley Hill, Knightside Gardens and Dunston Name or No.: 96 Service type: Normal Stopping Effective date: 19 July 2026 Other details: Daily
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 96 bus?
The first 96 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:29 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 96 bus?
The last 96 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:40. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 96 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Northstar day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 96 bus?
The 96 is operated by Northstar.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.