X50 Metrocentre to Newcastle upon Tyne
Operated by Go North East. First bus 10:30, last bus 22:30. Fares: set by the operator, not in the £3 cap — more.
Wanted a different X50? 1 other bus route is numbered X50 elsewhere in the UK — see every X50 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 13:00 | 13:12 | 13:24 | 13:36 | 13:48 | 14:00 | 14:12 | 14:24 | 14:36 | 14:45 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coach Park (E-Bound) | 13:00 | 13:12 | 13:24 | 13:36 | 13:48 | 14:00 | 14:12 | 14:24 | 14:36 | 14:45 |
| Barrack Road-St James Park (NW-Bound) | 13:15 | 13:27 | 13:39 | 13:51 | 14:03 | 14:15 | 14:27 | 14:39 | 14:51 | 15:00 |
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.
Tickets on the X50
Go North East publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults and young people.
Adult Return · Adult Single · 21&under Single
Ticket types come from Go North East's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 8 October 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices 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: 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Newcastle upon Tyne: 40 journeys, first 10:30 towards Metrocentre: 28 journeys, first 13:50
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 towards Newcastle upon Tyne: 40 journeys, first 10:30 towards Metrocentre: 28 journeys, first 13:50 Few buses run on Christmas Day, so check with Go North East before relying on this.
- Boxing Day — Saturday, 26 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Saturday (68 journeys in both directions together, against 17), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Go North East before you travel.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Newcastle upon Tyne: 40 journeys, first 10:30 towards Metrocentre: 28 journeys, first 13:50
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Newcastle upon Tyne: 10 journeys, first 13:00 towards Metrocentre: 7 journeys, first 16:50
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Newcastle upon Tyne: 40 journeys, first 10:30 towards Metrocentre: 28 journeys, first 13:50
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 towards Newcastle upon Tyne: 40 journeys, first 10:30 towards Metrocentre: 28 journeys, first 13:50
Route map
All stops on route X50
X50 towards Newcastle upon Tyne
All 2 stops
- Coach Park (E-Bound) Metrocentre
- Barrack Road-St James Park (NW-Bound) Newcastle upon Tyne
X50 towards Metrocentre
All 2 stops
- St James Boulevard (SW-Bound) Newcastle upon Tyne
- Coach Park (E-Bound) Metrocentre
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first X50 bus?
The first X50 departure leaves at 10:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last X50 bus?
The last X50 leaves its first stop at 22:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the X50 bus cost?
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 X50 bus?
The X50 is operated by Go North East.
Timetable data from Go North East via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North East England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.