Haymarket Bus Station
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Haymarket bus station is one of two bus stations serving the city centre
of Newcastle upon Tyne
, North East England
.
Originally opened in 1930, refurbished in the early 1970s and rebuilt in 1997, it is located in the Haymarket
area of the city centre, near to Newcastle University and adjacent to the more modern Eldon Square bus station
and Haymarket Metro station
. It is accessible from Northumberland Street
either directly from the northern end or through Marks and Spencer
. A travel shop for Arriva Northumbria
is based within the bus station.
The station consists of 15 bus stands lettered L - Y (A-K being located in the adjacent Eldon Square bus station). Haymarket bus station is mainly served by Arriva North East
with services to the north of the city, Northumberland and North Tyneside, whereas Eldon Square bus station
is served mainly by Go North East with services to Gateshead, County Durham, Sunderland, Middlesbrough, Tyne Valley and Cumbria, however Stagecoach
services also use Eldon Square providing services to the West End of Newcastle.
A design fault in the glass roof causes panels to flex and dislodge from the frame in hot weather. A safety net was erected below the entire roof in July 2006 after a panel fell from the roof and injured a pedestrian.
service which is operated by a fleet of distinctive yellow-liveried buses running every 10 minutes to Newcastle Quayside
. The other QuayLink service, the Q1, runs from Newcastle railway station to Gateshead Interchange
via The Sage Gateshead. An interchange for the both services is Grey Street. The majority of intermediate bus stops feature real time information.
There is an Arriva Travel Centre in the bus station, which is open 9.00am-5.00pm Mon-Fri and 9.00am-1.00pm Sat. For other timetables there is a Nexus travel centre in the Haymarket Metro.
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Key - Route serves a Bus/Coach station. - Route serves a Tyne & Wear Metro station. - Route serves a Railway station.
Newcastle upon Tyne City Centre
Newcastle City Centre, is the central business district of Newcastle upon Tyne, England.The area may be divided into the areas of Haymarket, Quayside, Central Station, Grainger Town, Monument, Chinatown and Gallowgate.-Haymarket:...
of Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne is a city and metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, in North East England. Historically a part of Northumberland, it is situated on the north bank of the River Tyne...
, North East England
North East England
North East England is one of the nine official regions of England. It covers Northumberland, County Durham, Tyne and Wear, and Teesside . The only cities in the region are Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland...
.
Originally opened in 1930, refurbished in the early 1970s and rebuilt in 1997, it is located in the Haymarket
Newcastle Haymarket
Haymarket is an area in the north of the city centre of Newcastle upon Tyne, England.The area functions as a public transport hub with Eldon Square bus station, Haymarket bus station and Haymarket Metro station located next to each other....
area of the city centre, near to Newcastle University and adjacent to the more modern Eldon Square bus station
Eldon Square Bus Station
Eldon Square bus station is one of two bus stations serving the city centre of Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England, England.It is located in the Haymarket area of the city centre, near Newcastle University, adjacent to Haymarket bus station and near Haymarket Metro station...
and Haymarket Metro station
Haymarket Metro station
Haymarket Metro station is a station on the Tyne and Wear Metro in the north of the city centre of Newcastle upon Tyne. Like the other stations in the city centre, its platforms are located underground...
. It is accessible from Northumberland Street
Northumberland Street
Northumberland Street is a major shopping street in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne, in the North East of England. It is home to a wide range of different retailers, banks and cafes, and in terms of rental per square metre, Northumberland Street is the most expensive location in the UK outside of...
either directly from the northern end or through Marks and Spencer
Marks & Spencer
Marks and Spencer plc is a British retailer headquartered in the City of Westminster, London, with over 700 stores in the United Kingdom and over 300 stores spread across more than 40 countries. It specialises in the selling of clothing and luxury food products...
. A travel shop for Arriva Northumbria
Arriva Northumbria
Arriva Northumbria operates in Northumbria, using the "Arriva serving Northumbria" name. They are considered now to have merged with Arriva North East,-Brief history:*1986: United Automobile Services split into two parts, ready for privatisation....
is based within the bus station.
The station consists of 15 bus stands lettered L - Y (A-K being located in the adjacent Eldon Square bus station). Haymarket bus station is mainly served by Arriva North East
Arriva North East
Arriva North East is a division of the transport group Arriva. It is a major provider of bus services around north east England, alongside Stagecoach North East, and Go North East...
with services to the north of the city, Northumberland and North Tyneside, whereas Eldon Square bus station
Eldon Square Bus Station
Eldon Square bus station is one of two bus stations serving the city centre of Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England, England.It is located in the Haymarket area of the city centre, near Newcastle University, adjacent to Haymarket bus station and near Haymarket Metro station...
is served mainly by Go North East with services to Gateshead, County Durham, Sunderland, Middlesbrough, Tyne Valley and Cumbria, however Stagecoach
Stagecoach North East
Stagecoach North East is a major operator of bus services in North East England. It is a subsidiary of the Stagecoach Group. The company is made up of two formerly municipal operations; Busways and Transit...
services also use Eldon Square providing services to the West End of Newcastle.
A design fault in the glass roof causes panels to flex and dislodge from the frame in hot weather. A safety net was erected below the entire roof in July 2006 after a panel fell from the roof and injured a pedestrian.
Quaylink
Stand Y is the northern terminus for the Q2 QuayLinkQuayLink
Quaylink is a bus service in Tyne and Wear, England, operated by Go North East under contract to Newcastle and Gateshead Councils and Nexus....
service which is operated by a fleet of distinctive yellow-liveried buses running every 10 minutes to Newcastle Quayside
Quayside
The Quayside is an area along the banks of the River Tyne in Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead in the North East of England, United Kingdom....
. The other QuayLink service, the Q1, runs from Newcastle railway station to Gateshead Interchange
Gateshead Interchange
Gateshead Interchange is a transport interchange in the centre of the town of Gateshead, England. It is served by the Tyne and Wear Metro, whose station is underground, as well as local bus services...
via The Sage Gateshead. An interchange for the both services is Grey Street. The majority of intermediate bus stops feature real time information.
There is an Arriva Travel Centre in the bus station, which is open 9.00am-5.00pm Mon-Fri and 9.00am-1.00pm Sat. For other timetables there is a Nexus travel centre in the Haymarket Metro.
List of Bus Services
The following are the bus services currently using Haymarket Bus Station, correct to 30 October 2011..
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Key - Route serves a Bus/Coach station. - Route serves a Tyne & Wear Metro station. - Route serves a Railway station.
Route | To | Via | Operator | Days of Operation (if not 7 days) |
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10 | Blyth Bus Station | Regent Centre , Brunton Park, & Cramlington | Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria operates in Northumbria, using the "Arriva serving Northumbria" name. They are considered now to have merged with Arriva North East,-Brief history:*1986: United Automobile Services split into two parts, ready for privatisation.... |
Evenings & limited Sunday AM. |
11 | Blyth Bus Station | Regent Centre , Brunton Park, & Cramlington | Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria operates in Northumbria, using the "Arriva serving Northumbria" name. They are considered now to have merged with Arriva North East,-Brief history:*1986: United Automobile Services split into two parts, ready for privatisation.... |
Evenings & limited Sunday AM. |
41 | Blyth Bus Station | Brunton Park, Wideopen & Cramlington | Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria operates in Northumbria, using the "Arriva serving Northumbria" name. They are considered now to have merged with Arriva North East,-Brief history:*1986: United Automobile Services split into two parts, ready for privatisation.... |
Sunday daytime. |
43 | Cramlington Shops | Regent Centre , Wideopen & Dudley | Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria operates in Northumbria, using the "Arriva serving Northumbria" name. They are considered now to have merged with Arriva North East,-Brief history:*1986: United Automobile Services split into two parts, ready for privatisation.... |
Daytime. |
Note - 1 Mon-Sat journey/hour extended to Morpeth . | ||||
45 | Brunswick Industrial Estate | Gosforth, Regent Centre & Wideopen | Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria operates in Northumbria, using the "Arriva serving Northumbria" name. They are considered now to have merged with Arriva North East,-Brief history:*1986: United Automobile Services split into two parts, ready for privatisation.... |
Mon-Sat daytime. |
46 | Featherstone Grove | Gosforth, Regent Centre & Brunton Park | Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria operates in Northumbria, using the "Arriva serving Northumbria" name. They are considered now to have merged with Arriva North East,-Brief history:*1986: United Automobile Services split into two parts, ready for privatisation.... |
Mon-Sat daytime. |
46A | Newcastle Great Park | Gosforth, Regent Centre & Brunton Park | Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria operates in Northumbria, using the "Arriva serving Northumbria" name. They are considered now to have merged with Arriva North East,-Brief history:*1986: United Automobile Services split into two parts, ready for privatisation.... |
Mon-Sat evening & all-day Sun. |
55 | Meadway Estate | South Gosforth, Four Lane Ends & Forest Hall | Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria operates in Northumbria, using the "Arriva serving Northumbria" name. They are considered now to have merged with Arriva North East,-Brief history:*1986: United Automobile Services split into two parts, ready for privatisation.... |
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56 | North Shields | Four Lane Ends , Killingworth & Shiremoor | Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria operates in Northumbria, using the "Arriva serving Northumbria" name. They are considered now to have merged with Arriva North East,-Brief history:*1986: United Automobile Services split into two parts, ready for privatisation.... |
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306 | Tynemouth | Cradlewell, Silverlink & North Shields | Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria operates in Northumbria, using the "Arriva serving Northumbria" name. They are considered now to have merged with Arriva North East,-Brief history:*1986: United Automobile Services split into two parts, ready for privatisation.... |
"Coastliner". |
307 | Benton ASDA | Sandyford, Cradlewell & Hadrian Lodge | Go North East Go North East Go North East is the largest operator of bus services in North East England, United Kingdom. Go North East operates services in the counties of Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland... |
Mon-Sat daytime. |
308 | Blyth Bus Station | Cradlewell, Silverlink & Whitley Bay | Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria operates in Northumbria, using the "Arriva serving Northumbria" name. They are considered now to have merged with Arriva North East,-Brief history:*1986: United Automobile Services split into two parts, ready for privatisation.... |
"Coastliner". |
309 | Whitley Bay Cemetery | High Farm, Cobalt & N.Tyneside Gen.Hosp | Go North East Go North East Go North East is the largest operator of bus services in North East England, United Kingdom. Go North East operates services in the counties of Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland... |
"Cobalt Clipper". |
Note - Alt Mon-Sat and all Sun journeys extended to Blyth Bus Station . | ||||
310 | North Shields | High Farm, Cobalt & Chirton | Go North East Go North East Go North East is the largest operator of bus services in North East England, United Kingdom. Go North East operates services in the counties of Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland... |
"Cobalt Clipper". |
501 | Berwick-Upon-Tweed | Morpeth , Alnwick & Belford | Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria operates in Northumbria, using the "Arriva serving Northumbria" name. They are considered now to have merged with Arriva North East,-Brief history:*1986: United Automobile Services split into two parts, ready for privatisation.... |
Limited Stop, Limited Service, Mon-Sat daytime. |
Note - Extra journeys run to Craster & Belford. | ||||
505 | Berwick-Upon-Tweed | Morpeth , Alnwick & Belford | Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria operates in Northumbria, using the "Arriva serving Northumbria" name. They are considered now to have merged with Arriva North East,-Brief history:*1986: United Automobile Services split into two parts, ready for privatisation.... |
Limited Stop. |
Note - Evening & Sun service terminates at Alnwick. | ||||
518 | Alnwick | Morpeth , Widdrington & Amble | Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria operates in Northumbria, using the "Arriva serving Northumbria" name. They are considered now to have merged with Arriva North East,-Brief history:*1986: United Automobile Services split into two parts, ready for privatisation.... |
Limited Stop. |
Note - Alternate Mon-Sat daytime journeys terminate at Widdrington Station. | ||||
Q2 | St.Peters Basin | Quayside, East Quayside & Ouseburn Valley | Go North East Go North East Go North East is the largest operator of bus services in North East England, United Kingdom. Go North East operates services in the counties of Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland... |
"Quaylink". |
X2 | Durham Bus Station Durham bus station Durham bus station serves the city of Durham, in County Durham, England. The bus station is managed by Durham County Council.This bus station is situated on North Road in the city centre... |
Gateshead , Birtley & Chester-le-Street | Arriva Durham County Arriva North East Arriva North East is a division of the transport group Arriva. It is a major provider of bus services around north east England, alongside Stagecoach North East, and Go North East... |
Limited Stop, Mon-Sat daytime. |
X4 | Blyth Bus Station | West Moor, Seghill & Seaton Deleval | Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria operates in Northumbria, using the "Arriva serving Northumbria" name. They are considered now to have merged with Arriva North East,-Brief history:*1986: United Automobile Services split into two parts, ready for privatisation.... |
Limited Stop. |
X5 | Blyth Bus Station | West Moor, Dudley & Cramlington | Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria operates in Northumbria, using the "Arriva serving Northumbria" name. They are considered now to have merged with Arriva North East,-Brief history:*1986: United Automobile Services split into two parts, ready for privatisation.... |
Limited Stop. |
X6 | Blyth Bus Station | West Moor, Dudley & Cramlington | Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria operates in Northumbria, using the "Arriva serving Northumbria" name. They are considered now to have merged with Arriva North East,-Brief history:*1986: United Automobile Services split into two parts, ready for privatisation.... |
Limited Stop, Mon-Sat daytime. |
X7 | Blyth Bus Station | South Gosforth, Seghill & Newsham | Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria operates in Northumbria, using the "Arriva serving Northumbria" name. They are considered now to have merged with Arriva North East,-Brief history:*1986: United Automobile Services split into two parts, ready for privatisation.... |
Limited Stop, 1 journey, Mon-Fri daytime. |
X8 | Whitley Bay | Benton, Cobalt & Red House Farm | Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria operates in Northumbria, using the "Arriva serving Northumbria" name. They are considered now to have merged with Arriva North East,-Brief history:*1986: United Automobile Services split into two parts, ready for privatisation.... |
Limited Stop. |
X9 | Whitley Bay | Tyne Met, Cobalt & Preston Grange | Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria operates in Northumbria, using the "Arriva serving Northumbria" name. They are considered now to have merged with Arriva North East,-Brief history:*1986: United Automobile Services split into two parts, ready for privatisation.... |
Limited Stop. |
X10 | Blyth Bus Station | Brunton Park, Cramlington & Newsham | Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria operates in Northumbria, using the "Arriva serving Northumbria" name. They are considered now to have merged with Arriva North East,-Brief history:*1986: United Automobile Services split into two parts, ready for privatisation.... |
Limited Stop, daytime. |
X11 | Blyth Bus Station | Brunton Park, Cramlington & Newsham | Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria operates in Northumbria, using the "Arriva serving Northumbria" name. They are considered now to have merged with Arriva North East,-Brief history:*1986: United Automobile Services split into two parts, ready for privatisation.... |
Limited Stop, daytime. |
X12 | Blyth Community College | Annitsford, Cramlington & South Beach | Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria operates in Northumbria, using the "Arriva serving Northumbria" name. They are considered now to have merged with Arriva North East,-Brief history:*1986: United Automobile Services split into two parts, ready for privatisation.... |
Limited Stop, Mon-Fri daytime. |
X13 | Blyth Bus Station | Annitsford, Cramlington & South Beach | Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria operates in Northumbria, using the "Arriva serving Northumbria" name. They are considered now to have merged with Arriva North East,-Brief history:*1986: United Automobile Services split into two parts, ready for privatisation.... |
Limited Stop, Mon-Sat daytime. |
X14 | Morpeth Bus Station | Regent Centre , Seaton Burn & Stannington | Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria operates in Northumbria, using the "Arriva serving Northumbria" name. They are considered now to have merged with Arriva North East,-Brief history:*1986: United Automobile Services split into two parts, ready for privatisation.... |
Limited Stop, Mon-Sat daytime. |
X15 | Pegswood | Regent Centre , Seaton Burn & Stannington | Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria operates in Northumbria, using the "Arriva serving Northumbria" name. They are considered now to have merged with Arriva North East,-Brief history:*1986: United Automobile Services split into two parts, ready for privatisation.... |
Limited Stop, Mon-Sat daytime. |
X18 | Ashington Town Centre | Regent Centre , Morpeth & Guide Post | Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria operates in Northumbria, using the "Arriva serving Northumbria" name. They are considered now to have merged with Arriva North East,-Brief history:*1986: United Automobile Services split into two parts, ready for privatisation.... |
Limited Stop, Mon-Sat daytime. |
X20 | Newbiggin-by-the-Sea | Regent Centre , North Seaton & Ashington | Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria operates in Northumbria, using the "Arriva serving Northumbria" name. They are considered now to have merged with Arriva North East,-Brief history:*1986: United Automobile Services split into two parts, ready for privatisation.... |
Limited Stop, Mon-Sat daytime. |
X21 | Newbiggin-by-the-Sea | Regent Centre , Bedlington & Ashington | Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria operates in Northumbria, using the "Arriva serving Northumbria" name. They are considered now to have merged with Arriva North East,-Brief history:*1986: United Automobile Services split into two parts, ready for privatisation.... |
Limited Stop. |
X22 | North Seaton | Regent Centre , Bedlington & Stakeford | Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria operates in Northumbria, using the "Arriva serving Northumbria" name. They are considered now to have merged with Arriva North East,-Brief history:*1986: United Automobile Services split into two parts, ready for privatisation.... |
Limited Stop. |
X40 | Newcastle Great Park | Gosforth, Regent Centre & Brunton Park | Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria operates in Northumbria, using the "Arriva serving Northumbria" name. They are considered now to have merged with Arriva North East,-Brief history:*1986: United Automobile Services split into two parts, ready for privatisation.... |
Limited Stop, Mon-Sat daytime. |
X44 | Dinnington | Gosforth, Regent Centre & Brunton Park | Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria Arriva Northumbria operates in Northumbria, using the "Arriva serving Northumbria" name. They are considered now to have merged with Arriva North East,-Brief history:*1986: United Automobile Services split into two parts, ready for privatisation.... |
Limited Stop, Mon-Sat daytime. |