X88 Newcastle upon Tyne circular via Newbiggin Hall, Westerhope
Operated by Stagecoach North East. First bus 06:45, last bus 23:15. 40 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 07:45, last 23:15. Fares: adult single £2.00 to £2.50 — more.
Wanted a different X88? 2 other bus routes are numbered X88 elsewhere in the UK — see every X88 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:45 | 08:07 | 08:51 | 09:13 | 09:55 | 10:15 | 10:55 | 11:15 | 11:55 | 12:15 | 12:55 | 13:15 | 13:55 | 14:15 | 14:55 | 15:15 | 15:55 | 16:15 | 16:55 | 17:15 | 17:55 | 18:15 | 19:15 | 20:15 | 21:15 | 22:15 | 23:15 to Westerhope Newbiggin Lane - Stamfordham Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldon Square Bus Station (Stand H) | 07:45 | 08:07 | 08:51 | 09:13 | 09:55 | 10:15 | 10:55 | 11:15 | 11:55 | 12:15 | 12:55 | 13:15 | 13:55 | 14:15 | 14:55 | 15:15 | 15:55 | 16:15 | 16:55 | 17:15 | 17:55 | 18:15 | 19:15 | 20:15 | 21:15 | 22:15 | 23:15 |
| Blakelaw Road-Sunnyway (W-Bound) | 07:55 | 08:17 | 09:01 | 09:23 | 10:06 | 10:26 | 11:06 | 11:26 | 12:06 | 12:26 | 13:06 | 13:26 | 14:06 | 14:26 | 15:06 | 15:26 | 16:06 | 16:26 | 17:06 | 17:26 | 18:05 | 18:25 | 19:25 | 20:25 | 21:25 | 22:25 | 23:25 |
| Trevelyan Drive - Eastgarth (W-Bound) | 08:01 | 08:23 | 09:07 | 09:29 | 10:15 | 10:35 | 11:15 | 11:35 | 12:15 | 12:35 | 13:15 | 13:35 | 14:15 | 14:35 | 15:15 | 15:35 | 16:15 | 16:35 | 17:15 | 17:35 | 18:13 | 18:33 | 19:33 | 20:33 | 21:33 | 22:33 | 23:31 |
| Bedeburn Road (S-Bound) | 08:03 | 08:25 | 09:09 | 09:31 | 10:18 | 10:38 | 11:18 | 11:38 | 12:18 | 12:38 | 13:18 | 13:38 | 14:18 | 14:38 | 15:18 | 15:38 | 16:18 | 16:38 | 17:18 | 17:38 | 18:15 | 18:35 | 19:35 | 20:35 | 21:35 | 22:35 | 23:33 |
| Newbiggin Lane - Stamfordham Road (S-Bound) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 23:35 |
| Blakelaw Road-Sunnyway (E-Bound) | 08:12 | 08:34 | 09:18 | 09:40 | 10:27 | 10:47 | 11:27 | 11:47 | 12:27 | 12:47 | 13:27 | 13:47 | 14:27 | 14:47 | 15:27 | 15:47 | 16:27 | 16:47 | 17:27 | 17:47 | 18:24 | 18:44 | 19:44 | 20:44 | 21:44 | 22:44 | · |
| Eldon Square Bus Station (Stand K) | 08:22 | 08:44 | 09:28 | 09:50 | 10:38 | 10:58 | 11:38 | 11:58 | 12:38 | 12:58 | 13:38 | 13:58 | 14:38 | 14:58 | 15:38 | 15:58 | 16:38 | 16:58 | 17:38 | 17:58 | 18:34 | 18:54 | 19:54 | 20:54 | 21:54 | 22:54 | · |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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 X88
Adult single £2.00 to £2.50
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.00 | BarrasBridge | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.50 | £2.40 | Revell TerraceZB | ||||||||||||
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.00 | CoopersForge | |||||||||||
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.00 | £2.00 | CragAveColeAve | ||||||||||
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.40 | £2.00 | £2.00 | EtalLneLangRd | |||||||||
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.40 | £2.00 | £2.00 | NewbigginHall | ||||||||
| – | – | – | – | – | £2.00 | £2.00 | EtalLneLangRd2 | |||||||
| – | – | – | – | – | £2.40 | £2.00 | £2.00 | CragAveColeAve2 | ||||||
| – | – | – | – | – | £2.50 | £2.40 | £2.00 | £2.00 | CoopersForge2 | |||||
| – | – | – | – | – | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.40 | £2.00 | £2.00 | CowgtShops2ZB | ||||
| – | – | – | – | – | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.40 | ClaremntPlace2 | |||
| – | – | – | – | – | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.40 | £2.00 | RVIMerzCt2 | ||
| – | – | – | – | – | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.40 | £2.00 | £2.00 | BarrasBrdge2 | |
| – | – | – | – | – | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.40 | £2.00 | £2.00 | EldonSq2 |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is EldonSq.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 27 September 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Stagecoach North East before you travel.
Tickets on the X88
Stagecoach North East publishes singles, day returns, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children and young people.
Single · Return · U21 Single · Child Single · Newcastle DayRider · North East 7 Day U19 · North East 28 Day U19 · Newcastle 7 Day MegaRider
…and 4 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Stagecoach North East's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 26 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Stagecoach 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 Stagecoach 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 X88
X88 towards Newcastle upon Tyne Eldon Square Bus Station
All 38 stops
- Eldon Square Bus Station (Stand H) Newcastle upon Tyne
- Haymarket Barras Bridge (N-Bound) Newcastle upon Tyne
- Ponteland Road - Greenhill View (N-Bound) Cowgate
- Ponteland Road-Springfield Road (NW-Bound) Cowgate
- Ponteland Road-Fuchsia Place (N-Bound) Blakelaw
- Blakelaw Road-Wilbury Place (W-Bound) Blakelaw
- Blakelaw Road-Sunnyway (W-Bound) Blakelaw
- Cragstone Avenue (N-Bound) Blakelaw
- Cragston Avenue (NE-Bound) Blakelaw
- Etal Lane-Cragston Avenue (W-Bound) Kenton Bar
- Etal Lane-Etal Way (W-Bound) Newbiggin Hall
- Etal Lane-Haggerston Crescent (W-Bound) Newbiggin Hall
- Etal Lane-Kyloe Place (W-Bound) Newbiggin Hall
- Trevelyan Drive-Kidlandlee Green (NE-Bound) Newbiggin Hall
- Trevelyan Drive-School (N-Bound) Newbiggin Hall
- Trevelyan Drive-Eastgarth (W-Bound) Newbiggin Hall
- Trevelyan Drive - Eastgarth (W-Bound) Newbiggin Hall
- Bedeburn Road-Hareydene (W-Bound) Newbiggin Hall
- Bedeburn Road (S-Bound) Newbiggin Hall
- Bedeburn Road-Deneside (E-Bound) Newbiggin Hall
- Newbiggin Lane-Trevelyan Drive (S-Bound) Newbiggin Hall
- Newbiggin Lane - Stamfordham Road (S-Bound) Westerhope
- Trevelyan Drive-Anson Place (E-Bound) Newbiggin Hall
- Trevelyan Drive-Mortimer Avenue (E-Bound) Newbiggin Hall
- Etal Lane-Kyloe Place (E-Bound) Newbiggin Hall
- Etal Lane-Haggerston Crescent (E-Bound) Newbiggin Hall
- Etal Lane-Etal Way (E-Bound) Newbiggin Hall
- Cragston Avenue-Craigmillar Avenue (S-Bound) Kenton Bar
- Cragstone Avenue (S-Bound) Blakelaw
- Blakelaw Road-Sunnyway (E-Bound) Blakelaw
- Blakelaw Road-Wilbury Place (E-Bound) Blakelaw
- Ponteland Road-Eastern Way (S-Bound) Cowgate
- Ponteland Road-St Peters Church (SE-Bound) Cowgate
- Ponteland Road - Moorhead (E-Bound) Cowgate
- Claremont Rd-Claremont Pl (F) Newcastle upon Tyne
- Claremont Road-Museum Newcastle upon Tyne
- Haymarket Barras Bridge (S-Bound) Newcastle upon Tyne
- Eldon Square Bus Station (Stand K) Newcastle upon Tyne
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first X88 bus?
The first X88 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:45 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last X88 bus?
The last X88 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the X88 bus cost?
Stagecoach North East's published fares on the X88: adult single £2.00 to £2.50. The X88 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Stagecoach North East day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the X88 bus?
The X88 is operated by Stagecoach North East.
Timetable data from Stagecoach North East via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North East England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.