There are currently only a small number of Go North East bus services due to strike action which could continue for up to 12 weeks from Saturday 28 October - for information on the skeleton service running click here.
We understand that this will impact some of our learners who’ll need to find alternative ways to get to college such as walking, cycling, using the Metro, an alternative bus service or getting a lift.
It’s really important that learners attend college in person and we have support in place for anyone struggling to do so.
Please note: The Go North East App ticket was initially being accepted on the Metro and other bus services but this was for a temporary period and anyone trying to use a ticket may be refused travel.
Free college bus service
From Monday 6 November we are running two daily free bus services for Gateshead College learners and staff, both services go to Gateshead Interchange to get to our Baltic Campus and Academy for Sport and our Skills Academy for Construction which is across the road from the Skills Academy for Automotive & Engineering. Look out for a white bus from Stanley Coaches.
Important: This service will not run if the Go North East strike is called off. Please check for updates on the Go North East website and this webpage.
Bus 1 - outward journey
|
Chester-le-street to Skills Academy for Construction |
Departing at: |
| Chester le Street - Market Tavern Pub |
7:45
|
| Birtley – Barley Mow, Vigo Lane | 7:55 |
| Washington - Galleries Bus Station, layby |
8:00*
|
| Wrekenton - High Street Bus Stop (back of Aldi) |
8:15
|
| Heworth - Interchange | 8:30 |
| Academy for Sport | 8:40 |
| Gateshead Interchange - Stand X | 8:45 |
| Skills Academy for Construction at Team Valley | 9:00 |
* The C4 bus service will run from Sainsburys (Galleries) leaving at 08:00 to Heworth Interchange arriving at 08:20
Bus 1 return journey
|
Skills Academy for Construction to Chester-le-street |
Departing at: |
| Skills Academy for Construction at Team Valley | 16:30 |
| Gateshead Interchange - Stand X | 16:45 |
| Heworth - Interchange |
17:00
|
| Wrekenton - High Street Bus Stop (back of Aldi) |
17:15
|
| Washington - Galleries Bus Station, layby |
17:30
|
| Birtley – Barley Mow, Vigo Lane | 17:45 |
| Chester le Street - Market Tavern Pub |
18:00
|
Bus 2 outward journey
|
Whickham to Gateshead Interchange via Team Valley |
Departing at: |
| Stanley – Bus Station Stand A | 7:10 |
| Burnopfield – Bus Stop Opposite Sun Inn pub | 7:20 |
| Whickham - Bus Stop opposite Bridle Path Pub | 7:35 |
| Blaydon - Bus Station |
7:50
|
| Swalwell - Bus Stop opposite Highlander Pub |
8:00
|
| Skills Academy for Construction at Team Valley |
8:15
|
| Gateshead Interchange - Stand X |
8:30
|
Bus 2 return journey
|
Gateshead Interchange to Whickham via Team Valley |
Departing at: |
| Gateshead Interchange - Stand X |
16:30
|
| Skills Academy for Construction at Team Valley |
16:45
|
| Swalwell - Bus Stop opposite Highlander Pub |
17:00
|
| Blaydon - Bus Station |
17:10
|
| Whickham - Bus Stop opposite Bridle Path Pub |
17:25
|
| Burnopfield – Bus Stop Opposite Sun Inn pub | 17:40 |
| Stanley – Bus Station Stand A | 17:50 |
New C4 service from Washington
If you travel into college from Washington, a new bus service has been launched from Washington Galleries, Sainsbury’s Stand A, via Concord to Heworth Metro station. Fares for the C4 bus are adult single £3 and child single £2 - please note the service is cash only.
To view the timetables – click here.
Once you arrive at Heworth Metro station, you can jump on the Metro and get off at Gateshead International Stadium for our Academy for Sport and Gateshead Interchange for Baltic Campus.
For our Team Valley campuses get off the Metro at Gateshead Interchange and use the free college bus (details above) to get to college.
Financial support
If learners need financial support to help them to get to college during the bus strike they should complete this form. We’ll look at each application and we’ll get back to all applicants on email to advise if we can help with a contribution towards the costs of alternative travel arrangements.
Travel planning
If you need help in planning your travel try the Traveline journey planner. (Please note that this tool may display Go North East services which will be unavailable.)
You may also find useful information in our getting to college pages.
Any questions?
If you have any questions please use our web chat, call 0191 490 0300 or email [email protected].
It’s really important that learners attend college in person during the bus strike and we have support in place for anyone struggling to do so (see details on this page).
Any absence must be reported in the usual way, information on our absence reporting can be found here.
We understand the buses may not work for every timetable, but we know they will support lots of learners who may otherwise not have an alternative bus service.
If you need to add some study time to your day while you wait for your return bus, speak with your teacher who will make sure you have work to complete.
Unfortunately, we’re unable to provide a bus service which would meet everyone’s needs.
If you need financial support to help you get to college during the bus strike you should complete this form.
We’ll look at each application and we’ll get back to all applicants on email to advise if we can help with a contribution towards the costs of alternative travel arrangements.