With a variety of handy tools and great services available, it’s never been easier to travel around by public transport. New technology means you don’t have to wait around at bus stops, many buses and trains now have WiFi on board, cashless ticket options and more!
Shoreview iis in a great location for those wanting to undertake trips by public transport. In addition to there being a number of frequent bus services running past the new homes – to and from destinations such as Cramlington and Newcastle – the new Newsham train station is also located just a short walk way.
Rail Services
If your journey is over a longer distance, travel by rail can be a great option. Especially when your closest train station is located just a short walk away!
Newsham train station, which sits on the Northumberland Line, reopened in March 2025. Services run every 30-minutes between 06.00 and 19.30, Monday to Saturday, with hourly services provided in the evenings and all-day on Sundays. Destinations include Newcastle, Northumberland Park, Blythe Bebside and Ashington. For full details visit the Northumberland Line website.
A peak-time return ticket will cost just £4.80, with POP cards also accepted on the Northumberland Line – meaning your first journeys could be on us! Apply for your free PAYG POP card, loaded with £90 credit here.
Key Local Bus Services
Your nearest bus stops are located on South Newsham Road, just a short walk away from the new homes at Shoreview. Below are the key services stopping along this road:
Service X10/X11
Operates between Blyth and Newcastle, run by Arriva.
Services run approx. every 15 minutes Monday to Friday and every 30 minutes on Saturday. A twice hourly service runs on Sundays. Travel time to Newcastle is around 30 minutes.
Available from B1523 South Newshaw Road and Laverock Hall Road.
Service X8
Operates between Blyth and Newcastle, run by Arriva.
Services run twice hourly Monday to Saturday, with an hourly service on a Sunday. Travel time to Newcastle around 1 hour.
Available from A1061 South Newshaw Road.
Planning your Journey
There are now a number of great options available for those looking to plan a journey by public transport. There’s no need to spend loads of time flicking through timetables to figure out which services work best for you – online journey planners can do that for you!
Our guide to planning a journey by public transport has everything you need to know, including links to some of the great online tools.
Paying for your Journey
Catching the bus or train no longer has to mean fumbling around for change before hopping on to pay the driver or conductor in a rush! There are so many different ways to pay for your journey now that you may feel a little spoilt for choice!
It’s also important to check that you aren’t paying too much. Whilst paying for single or return tickets is OK for occasional or one off journeys, those who travel more frequently by bus and/or rail can save some significant cash by choosing monthly or annual passes.
Check out our guide to ticket options in the local area for more information!
Real Time Information & Apps
Gone are the days of standing around waiting for your bus or train with little idea when it will turn up. Real time information makes it easy to find out exactly where your ride is at, helping you plan when to leave the house, office or coffee shop.
Bus operator apps have proved to offer a real step change when it comes to real time bus information. They display the exact location of your bus on a handy map, in a very similar style to the Uber app which many are now familiar with. If you are undertaking a journey by bus we’d advise that trying out an app is a must, and to help you out we’ve pulled together a handy guide to getting most from bus operator apps.
Support & Updates
Confused by timetables or just not sure which bus is best to catch?
Did you know we can plan your journey for you?
Just let us know where you’re travelling to and we will provide you with an interactive journey plan that clearly sets out your options, with easy to follow, step by step instructions and a handy map.
Get in touch now to get support with your journey.
We’ve also put together a list of helpful Twitter feeds that will keep you up to date with any delays or services changes across the local area:
Arriva North East (@arrivanortheast)
Tyne and Wear Metro (@My_Metro)
Network Rail (@networkrail)
Arriva have a web page devoted to giving service updates and information on any planned disruptions, view it here: