301A
Whitley Bay – Metrocentre
via Whickham, Bensham
Go North East First 05:20 Last 05:20Monday to Friday
Route 301A runs between Whitley Bay and Metrocentre via Whickham, Bensham. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.
Quick departures
Live departures from key stops on this route
| Stop | Towards Newcastle Market Street West |
|---|---|
| Gateshead Road | No more today |
| Whickham Highway-Coniston Avenue | No more today |
| Bensham Road-Sidney Grove | No more today |
| Monument Market Street | No more today |
Route stops
All stops on the route towards Newcastle Market Street West
StopApprox. time
- 1Gateshead Road · Sunniside05:20
- 2Sunniside Road-Holywell Lane · Sunniside05:20
- 3Sunniside Road-Napier Court · Whickham05:21
- 4Sunniside Road-Elm Court · Whickham05:22
- 5Whaggs Lane-Ashfield Road · Whickham05:22
- 6Whaggs Lane-South View Terrace · Whickham05:23
- 7Rectory Lane-Millfield Road · Whickham05:24
- 8Front Street - School Lane · Whickham05:25
Frequently asked questions about the 301A
- What time is the first and last 301A bus?
- The first 301A of the day departs at 05:20 and the last one departs at 05:20. These are the scheduled departure times of the first and last journeys, which may start from either end of the route — check the timetable above for times at your own stop.
- Does the 301A bus run at weekends?
- No. The 301A does not run at weekends — it operates monday to friday only.
- How long does the 301A bus take?
- A full end-to-end journey on the 301A takes about 26 minutes between Whitley Bay and Metrocentre, running via Whickham and Bensham. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
- Who operates the 301A bus?
- The 301A is operated by Go North East. For tickets, fares, lost property or complaints about a journey you need to contact them directly — we're an independent service and can't help with those.
Timetable data from the Bus Open Data Service (BODS), Department for Transport. Live positions from operator vehicle feeds. Times are subject to change.