X18 Newcastle upon Tyne to Morpeth via Gosforth, Clifton
Operated by Arriva North East. First bus 06:06, last bus 23:29. 35 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.70 to £2.50 — more.
Wanted a different X18? 6 other bus routes are numbered X18 elsewhere in the UK — see every X18 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:45 | 08:03 | 09:08 | 10:08 | 11:08 | 12:08 | 13:08 | 14:08 | 15:08 | 16:13 | 17:18 | 18:23 | 19:29 | 20:29 | 21:29 | 22:29 | 23:29 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haymarket Bus Station (Stand Q) | 06:45 | 08:03 | 09:08 | 10:08 | 11:08 | 12:08 | 13:08 | 14:08 | 15:08 | 16:13 | 17:18 | 18:23 | 19:29 | 20:29 | 21:29 | 22:29 | 23:29 |
| Interchange (Stand C) | 06:55 | 08:13 | 09:18 | 10:18 | 11:18 | 12:18 | 13:18 | 14:18 | 15:20 | 16:27 | 17:32 | 18:33 | 19:38 | 20:38 | 21:38 | 22:38 | 23:38 |
| Bus Station (Stand E) | 07:17 | 08:42 | 09:42 | 10:42 | 11:42 | 12:42 | 13:42 | 14:42 | 15:47 | 16:57 | 18:00 | 18:57 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 | 00:00 |
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 X18
Adult single £1.70 to £2.50
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £1.70 | Morpeth Stn R E | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.40 | £1.70 | Loansdean Kylins | |||||||
| £2.40 | £2.40 | £1.70 | Loansdean Fairway | ||||||
| £2.50 | £2.40 | £2.40 | £1.70 | Catchburn Farm | |||||
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.40 | £2.40 | £2.40 | Clifton | ||||
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | Brunton Ln -B | |||
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.40 | Regent Centre Metro -B | ||
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.40 | £1.70 | Ivy Rd/Brandling Arms -A/B | |
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.40 | £2.40 | £2.40 | Newcastle Haymarket -A |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Morpeth Bus Stn.
Arriva UK Bus's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 9 October 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Arriva North East before you travel.
Tickets on the X18
Arriva North East publishes singles on this route for adults and young people.
Adult Single
…and 2 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Arriva North East's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 9 October 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Arriva 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 Arriva North East before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 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 X18
X18 towards Morpeth
All 14 stops
- Haymarket Bus Station (Stand Q) Newcastle upon Tyne
- High Street - Woodbine Street (N-Bound) Gosforth
- Interchange (Stand C) Regent Centre
- Great North Road - Brunton Lane (N-Bound) Gosforth
- Clifton Farm (opp) Clifton
- Garage (nr) Clifton
- Catchburn Farm (opp) Loansdean
- The Fairway (nr) Loansdean
- The Kylins (opp) Loansdean
- Sun Inn (nr) Morpeth
- Mafeking Roundabout (nr) Morpeth
- Castle Square (N-bound) Morpeth
- Damside (N-bound) Morpeth
- Bus Station (Stand E) Morpeth
X18 towards Newcastle upon Tyne
All 16 stops
- Bus Station (Stand C) Morpeth
- Damside (S-bound) Morpeth
- Castle Square (S-bound) Morpeth
- Mafeking Roundabout (S-bound) Morpeth
- Sun Inn (opp) Morpeth
- Morpeth Cottage Hospital (o/s) Loansdean
- The Kylins (o/s) Loansdean
- The Fairway (opp) Loansdean
- Catchburn Farm (o/s) Loansdean
- Garage (opp) Clifton
- Clifton Farm (nr) Clifton
- Great North Road - Glamis Avenue (S-Bound) Gosforth
- Interchange (Stand E) Regent Centre
- High Street - S Cross Street (S-Bound) Gosforth
- Haymarket Barras Bridge (S-Bound) Newcastle upon Tyne
- Haymarket Bus Station (Stand Q) Newcastle upon Tyne
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change from 1 November 2026 Alnwick → Seahouses
- Service change effective 19 July 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 19 July 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 2 November 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 2 November 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 2 November 2025 To amend Timetable.
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Northumberland County Council).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PB0002032/500 · Registration PB0002032/523 · Registration PB0002032/498 · Registration PB0002032/499 · Changes in Northumberland County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first X18 bus?
The first X18 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:06 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last X18 bus?
The last X18 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:29. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the X18 bus cost?
Arriva North East's published fares on the X18: adult single £1.70 to £2.50. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Arriva North East day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the X18 bus?
The X18 is operated by Arriva North East.
Is the X18 bus timetable changing?
Yes — a change to the X18 is registered with the Traffic Commissioner and takes effect on 1 November 2026. See the registration record for details.
Timetable data from Arriva North East via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North East England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PB0002032/500. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.