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R1

Newcastle – South Shields

via Newcastle upon Tyne

Go North East First 06:30 Last 18:00Sun

Route R1 runs between Newcastle and South Shields via Newcastle upon Tyne. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.

Quick departures

Live departures from key stops on this route

StopTowards Haymarket St Mary'S PlaceTowards Bents Park Road
Bents Park RoadNo more todayNo more today
Haymarket St Mary's PlaceNo more todayNo more today

Route stops

All stops on the route towards Bents Park Road

StopApprox. time
  1. 1Haymarket St Mary's Place · Newcastle upon Tyne12:58
  2. 2Central Stn Clayton St · Newcastle upon Tyne13:07
  3. 3Bents Park Road · South Shields13:35

Frequently asked questions about the R1

What time is the first and last R1 bus?
The first R1 of the day departs at 06:30 and the last one departs at 18:00. 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 R1 bus run at weekends?
The R1 runs on Sundays but not on Saturdays. Its published service days are: Sun.
How long does the R1 bus take?
A full end-to-end journey on the R1 takes about 34 minutes between Newcastle and South Shields, running via Newcastle upon Tyne. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
Who operates the R1 bus?
The R1 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.