Highwayman

Highwayman

The Highwayman 95 runs half-hourly Monday to Saturday, and hourly Sunday daytime services 95 and 95A between Gateshead, Lobley Hill and Dunston.

The Highwayman 96 runs between Metrocentre and Gateshead, while in the evening, the 96A buses to run between Metrocentre and Lobley Hill.

The Highwayman 97 runs every 15 minutes Monday to Saturday daytimes, giving links from Lobley Hill Road and Whickham, serving Gateshead Interchange, Newcastle and Metrocentre.

The Highwayman 98 and 98A run every 15 minutes Monday to Saturday daytimes, giving links from Dunston and Whickham, serving Gateshead Interchange, Newcastle and Metrocentre.

 

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Routes

Number Service Places Served Route map Timetable
95 / 95A Highwayman Gateshead - Dunston circular
95 via Bensham Bank, Lobley Hill Cragside Gardens and Teams
95A via Teams, Lobley Hill Cragside Gardens and Bensham Bank
Highwayman 95 / 95A
96 / 96A Highwayman Gateshead - Bensham Bank - Lobley Hill Malvern Gardens - Dunston Dun Cow - Metrocentre Highwayman 96 / 96A
97 Highwayman Newcastle - Gateshead - Bensham Bank - Lobley Hill - Whickham - Fellside Park - Swalwell Estate - Metrocentre Highwayman 97
98 / 98A Highwayman Newcastle - Dunston - Dunston Bank - Whickham
98 via Broadway and Fellside Park
98A via Fellside Park and Broadway
Highwayman 98 / 98A

MoneySaver fares

We've some great deals and offers to help you get the best value for money on your bus travel.

Our MoneySaver guide gives you through all of the fares and tickets that are available for travel on our services so you can get the best deal for your journey.

If an employer buys your ticket for you, you could save even more money on the price of individual 28 day tickets - contact us for full details.

On the route

Newcastle City Centre

Eldon Square, Northumberland Street, Monument Mall, Central Arcade, Grainger Market and Eldon Gardens are a shoppers' paradise, with a vast array of high stores and smaller specialist retailers.

For a totally thrilling experience, make a visit to the International Centre for Life, or for top class entertainment there's the Theatre Royal, while St James' Park is home to Newcastle United Football Club.
 

Metrocentre

Easy connections can be made at Gateshead Interchange and Eldon Square Bus Station with frequent buses to and from MetroCentre.
With more than 300 shops all under one roof, MetroCentre has something for everyone, including major names like Debenhams, House of Fraser and Marks & Spencer.
There are many smaller independent shops in themed areas such as The Forum, The Studio and Garden Court.

Help and Advice

Graeme NorrisWe want you to enjoy using our services and are working hard to make sure you find them easy and reliable to use.

You can speak to Graeme Norris (pictured) our Service Delivery Manager for the Highwayman routes, who will be out and about on the buses.

Our customer services team can be contacted by Freepost, telephone or e-mail 

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