QuayLink buses frequently glide between the centres of Newcastle and Gateshead, providing valuable links to The Sage Gateshead, BALTIC and the Quayside. QuayLink also offers unique access to major employment and tourism centres in this rapidly expanding area. For more details of events and attractions, please take a look at visitnewcastlegateshead.com
Service Q1 runs from Gateshead Interchange to Newcastle Central Station via The Sage Gateshead, BALTIC and Newcastle Guildhall.
Service Q2 runs from Ouseburn and St.Peters Basin to Haymarket Bus Station via the East Quayside and Newcastle Guildhall.
QuayLink operates frequently, with buses on both routes running up to every 10 minutes during the day, and at least every 20 minutes in the evening (and more frequently during Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights!).
Click here to view the QuayLink timetable from Sunday 2 September 2007
Benefits of QuayLink include...
- High quality, frequent and regular services
with each route operating up to every 10 minutes, you’ll never have to wait long for a QuayLink bus. This multi-million pound investment boasts 10 bright yellow diesel-electric powered buses to help reduce congestion and pollution.
- Save yourself time and money
with no need to fight for a parking space, it’s often quicker to travel by QuayLink instead of the car. And with a range of competitively priced fares (including adult single fares of 90p and £1.10, as well as the £1.20 Hourrider ticket), it’s often the cheaper solution too! Alternatively, travel all day on QuayLink for only £1.60 with a Quayrider! And don't forget that MetroSaver "A" Zone pass holders can travel on QuayLink for free! - Less stress
be chauffeur driven by our specially recruited team of QuayLink drivers, while avoiding the hassle of sitting in traffic queues. To watch, to shop, to work, to meet, to see, to eat, to visit, to enjoy. Simply sit back and enjoy the ride!


