Buses to Gateshead
from Newcastle upon Tyne
The journey to Gateshead from Newcastle upon Tyne takes just 6 minutes.
Buses operate daily with up to 1305 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Newcastle upon Tyne at 00:01.
Arriva North East schedule
Arriva North East operates between Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead 6 days per week.
| Service days | Daily except Sunday |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 14 |
| Shortest trip | 9 minutes |
| First departure | 07:05 |
| Last departure | 20:30 |
Go North East schedule
Travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Gateshead with Go North East in 6 minutes.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 745 |
| Shortest trip | 6 minutes |
| First departure | 00:01 |
| Last departure | 23:58 |
National Express Shuttle schedule
Take the bus to Gateshead from Newcastle upon Tyne with National Express Shuttle . The first departure is at 05:31, arriving at 05:38.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 164 |
| Shortest trip | 6 minutes |
| First departure | 05:31 |
| Last departure | 23:24 |
Nexus Metro Replacement schedule
Nexus Metro Replacement operates between Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead on Saturday.
| Service days | Saturday |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 3 |
| Shortest trip | 6 minutes |
| First departure | 00:03 |
| Last departure | 23:59 |
Stagecoach North East schedule
Travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Gateshead with Stagecoach North East in 7 minutes.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 185 |
| Shortest trip | 7 minutes |
| First departure | 05:41 |
| Last departure | 17:20 |
Tyne and Wear Metro schedule
Take the bus to Gateshead from Newcastle upon Tyne with Tyne and Wear Metro . The first departure is at 05:05, arriving at 00:07.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 381 |
| Shortest trip | 6 minutes |
| First departure | 05:05 |
| Last departure | 23:46 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead?
Yes, buses operate daily from Newcastle upon Tyne to Gateshead, departing as early as 00:01.
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How long is the bus trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Gateshead?
The fastest bus to Gateshead from Newcastle upon Tyne takes 6 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour 33 minutes longer.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to Gateshead from Newcastle upon Tyne?
It's not yet possible to buy tickets for this trip directly from ByBus but we're working on it!
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Which bus companies operate between Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead?
Go North East, Tyne and Wear Metro, Stagecoach North East, National Express Shuttle, Arriva North East and Nexus Metro Replacement run buses to Gateshead from Newcastle upon Tyne.
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What time is the earliest bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Gateshead?
The first bus to Gateshead from Newcastle upon Tyne leaves at 00:01. The journey takes 6 minutes.
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When is the last bus to Gateshead from Newcastle upon Tyne?
The last bus leaves Newcastle upon Tyne at 17:20, arriving into Gateshead at 18:53. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.
Onward travel from Gateshead
| Bus to | Days | Shortest trip | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annfield Plain |
| 37 minutes | 9.0 miles |
| Bishop Auckland |
| 1 hour 8 minutes | 21 miles |
| Hetton-Le-Hole |
| 41 minutes | 12 miles |
| Newcastle International Airport |
| 26 minutes | 6.3 miles |
| North Shields |
| 14 minutes | 7.1 miles |
| South Shields |
| 20 minutes | 7.2 miles |
| Tanfield |
| 19 minutes | 6.5 miles |
| Tynemouth |
| 19 minutes | 8.0 miles |
| Wallsend |
| 6 minutes | 3.4 miles |
| Whickham |
| 8 minutes | 3.2 miles |