Tyne and Wear
Explore Tyne and Wear the slow way, 8 bus routes, plus attractions worth the detour.
🚌 Bus journeys
8 bus routes through Tyne and Wear
Hop on, hop off and watch the scenery roll past.
BusAngel 21, Brandon & Durham to Newcastle
From Brandon into Durham's medieval heart, the bus slips beneath the sweeping viaduct and past historic…
Bus53, Newcastle to Gateshead and back to Newcastle
Cross the Tyne not once but twice, leaving Newcastle's neo-classical streets and nightlife behind for the…
Bus685 Newcastle to Hexham and Carlisle
Swap Newcastle's nightlife, architecture and cultural buzz for the green pastures of the Tyne valley in what…
BusX45, Newcastle to Consett
Leave Eldon Square's hum behind and roll past the Quayside and Swing Bridge for grand Tyne views, climbing…
BusE1, South Shields to Sunderland
A breezy coastal romp from South Shields past Ocean Beach Park, Horsley Hill and Marsden's clifftops, before…
BusX71, Newcastle to Consett via Burnopfield
From Eldon Square down to the Tyne Bridge's iconic span, this is a bus ride with a sense of occasion, rolling…
Bus308 Newcastle to Blyth
A journey of contrasts that trades Newcastle's city bustle for North Shields, then glides along the Whitley…
BusThe Toon Tour
The Newcastle Toon Tour is the hop-on hop-off, open-top city tour bus that runs during the Spring and Summer.
🥾 Walking routes6 in Tyne and Wear
Stretch your legs between journeys
Real routes with maps and GPX downloads, most reachable car-free.
📍 Editor’s picks · don’t miss
What every visitor to Tyne and Wear should put on their list
AttractionWashington Old Hall
AttractionWWT Washington Wetland Centre
AttractionWashington Arts Centre
AttractionHadrian’s Wall Trail
AttractionHaltwhistle Burn Walk
AttractionQuayside
Newcastle Quayside, a waterfront gem, harmoniously combines history, entertainment, and scenic beauty…
AttractionTyne Bridge
AttractionWhitley Bay
AttractionCardiff City Centre, Cardiff
The vibrant commercial and cultural heart of Wales, Cardiff City Centre blends Victorian arcades, modern…
AttractionThirwall Castle
Thirwall Castle in Northumberland, England, is a captivating medieval ruin that invites visitors to explore…
AttractionDiscovery Museum
The Discovery Museum invites all to explore the interplay of science, history, and innovation within its…
AttractionGreat North Museum
The Great North Museum is a captivating fusion of natural history, archaeology, and art, inviting visitors to…
ℹ Know before you go
Tyne and Wear at a glance
🚍 Operators here
3 transport operators serve Tyne and Wear
The bus and rail companies you’ll meet on these routes.
🎫 Rewards in Tyne and Wear
Show your bus ticket, save money
Travel by bus and unlock exclusive discounts at attractions, cafés and shops across Tyne and Wear.
10% OFFAd Gefrin
Step into the story of the Northumbrian kings at Ad Gefrin, an Anglo-Saxon museum and whisky distillery in Wooler, Northumberland.
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10% OFFArbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
Outdoor visitor attraction.
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