54A
Whitley Bay – Newcastle
via Shiremoor, Benton
Go North East First 08:45 Last 22:50Every day
Route 54A runs between Whitley Bay and Newcastle via Shiremoor, Benton. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.
Quick departures
Live departures from key stops on this route
| Stop | Towards Newcastle Haymarket | Towards Whitley Bay Park Avenue |
|---|---|---|
| Hillheads Road-Railway Inn | 54A19:5020:5021:50and more | 54A20:4121:4122:41and more |
| Station Road-Havelock Road | 54A20:0821:0822:08and more | 54A20:2421:2422:24and more |
| Quorum Park | 54A20:2321:2322:23and more | 54A20:0921:0922:09and more |
| Haymarket Bus Station | 54A20:4221:4222:42and more | 54A19:5020:5021:50and more |
Route stops
All stops on the route towards Whitley Bay Park Avenue
StopApprox. time
- 1Haymarket Bus Station · Newcastle upon Tyne19:50
- 2Haymarket Barras Bridge · Newcastle upon Tyne19:50
- 3Great North Road-Clayton Road · Newcastle upon Tyne19:52
- 4Great North Road-Mooracres · West Jesmond19:53
- 5Great North Road-Forsyth Road · West Jesmond19:53
- 6Great North Road-Blue House · West Jesmond19:54
- 7Great North Road-The Drive · Gosforth19:55
- 8High Street-Graham Park Road · Gosforth19:55
Frequently asked questions about the 54A
- What time is the first and last 54A bus?
- The first 54A of the day departs at 08:45 and the last one departs at 22:50. 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 54A bus run at weekends?
- Yes. The 54A runs seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. Sunday and bank holiday timetables are usually less frequent than weekdays, so check the times above before travelling.
- How long does the 54A bus take?
- A full end-to-end journey on the 54A takes about 49 minutes between Whitley Bay and Newcastle, running via Shiremoor and Benton. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
- Who operates the 54A bus?
- The 54A 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.