09/09/2024
Were you spotted with our very own Selfie Steve at the Great North run yesterday? Let us know in the comments!
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Multi-award-winning bus company in the North East. Here for you from 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.
We are part of the Go-Ahead Group Ltd, an international transport group and one of the UK’s leading public transport providers. We are part of the Go-Ahead Group Ltd, an international transport group and one of the UK’s leading public transport providers - we've ben on the Go since 1913! Around 200,000 people use Go North East bus services every day to travel around this wonderful region. Travelli
ng to work or education, to visit friends and family, to have a night out, or to visit one of the region's many tourist and leisure attractions. For over 100 years, Go North East has connected the region's towns and villages with the cities of Newcastle, Durham and Sunderland and currently operates across Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham and into Tees Valley. Employing over 2,000 local people, with a fleet of almost 700 buses and coaches and an annual turnover of £100m, the company is the regional subsidiary of the Go-Ahead Group plc, one of the UK's leading providers of passenger transport. Go North East has a reputation for being passionate about service and innovation and a strong reputation for being a flexible and innovative partner – with both the private and public sector. The company is dedicated to engaging with local communities through its innovative, branded bus routes which not only engender community pride but business success.
08/09/2024
What an atmosphere from our open top cheer buses along the Great North Run! We are thrilled to be supporting four incredible charities this year.
Big shout-out to our drivers and their charity cheer buses! 📣🎉
🚌 Paul Ashcroft - British Heart Foundation
🚌 Curtis Chrisp - Guide Dogs UK
🚌 Craig Williamson - Prostate Cancer UK
🚌 Martin Brunton - Alzheimer's Society
08/09/2024
Our driver selfie Steve is sending all the positive vibes to everyone taking part in this year’s GNR❤️🏃♀️
07/09/2024
Great North Run - IMPORTANT INFORMATION 🚌
🏃 With road closures as well as limited parking, public transport is the best way to get to or from the Great North Run this Sunday, for both runners and spectators.
🚍 There will be extra bus services throughout the day to help you get around as quickly and easily as possible.
🏆 Special express R1 shuttle bus services will run from Newcastle to South Shields in both directions, starting from 06:15am and operating regularly throughout the day up until around 5:00pm
Follow the link for more info - https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/great-north-run-2024
06/09/2024
Our Elite drivers are gearing up for the Great North Run! 🏃♀️
🏅 Sunday marks the 43rd annual Great North Run, and Go North East’s Elite Drivers are proud to chauffeur top athletes including Olympian Aly Dixon and Calum Johnson to the start line in comfort and style.
🚍 With over 80 extra buses on the road, we’re ready to keep the region moving on race day. Good luck to all runners who are competing this year, we'll be cheering you on from behind the wheel!
05/09/2024
This week we had a very special visitor at our Sunderland depot! 🚍
Logan, a 10-year-old bus enthusiast, joined us for a tour of his favourite bus - the Prince Bishops!
Logan is a BIG lover of buses and we were thrilled to make his day extra special by letting him sit in the driver's seat. We also surprised him with a bag filled with GNE goodies to take home.
Thank you Logan for bringing so much happiness to our Sunderland depot! 💙
03/09/2024
A huge well done to our , Michael Harvey! 👏
Michael received the below compliment from one of his passengers:
“I was on the 56 coming from Newcastle and apparently there was a drunk person in the middle of the road. Other vehicles were driving around the guy. My driver pulled over and helped the man out, which I thought was wonderful and deserved recognition.” 🥰
Thank you for being an incredible and caring driver, Michael! 🚌
02/09/2024
😉 PINK to make you wink...
👏 Join us to congratulate our driver Steven Hodgson who WON our Get Up & Go Photo Competition!
💗 Steven took this photo of our Little Pinks service with the most pretty in pink sky.
30/08/2024
Starting from Sunday 1 September 2024, there will be significant service improvements for passengers across the region.
🚌 Service 10 will operate with buses running every 12 minutes between Newcastle and Crawcrook
🚌 The Angel 21 service will be even more frequent, with buses running up to every 7-8 minutes between Chester-le-Street and Newcastle
Passengers can enjoy these enhanced services at unbeatable fares — no more than £2 for an adult single journey, or just £1 for those under 22, making it an affordable option for everyone.
For more information on the service changes from 1 September, visit www.gonortheast.co.uk/september-service-changes.
👏 These improvements were made possible through funding from the Bus Service Improvement Plan, in partnership with Nexus and the North East Combined Authority.
29/08/2024
Today we're celebrating one of our canny drivers, Nurrulah Yesil 👏
Nurrulah received the below compliment from one of his passengers:
"The driver of the 33 has honestly been so so nice, I’ve seen him a few times. This gentleman was so smiley, so kind and welcoming and got rid of any anxiety about travelling using public transport. I cannot explain how nice this man is” 🥰
Thank you for being such an incredible Nurrulah ! 🚌
28/08/2024
We’re looking for drivers in the North East.
And you don’t need any experience to take the wheel. Just a thirst for unbeatable training, supreme rewards, and a fantastic salary.
Think you fit the bill? Apply now… https://shorturl.at/pi8PO
24/08/2024
Our Canny GNE Driver, Robin Oakley! 🚌
Robin received the below compliment from one of our lovely passengers:
"I just wanted to mention my driver on my most recent journey was amazing. He helped out two people in wheelchairs get on and off the bus safely all with a smile. He really was happy to help and cheerful, so good to see!’ ❤️
Not all heroes wear capes, some wear GNE uniforms 👏
23/08/2024
🌞❗ TOON TOUR FLASH SALE ❗🌞
🚌 From tomorrow 24 August to 1 September 2024, we're discounting our Discovery day tickets, which means you can save over 25% off tickets to our Toon Tour!!
🥙 Hop-on and hop-off to see any of the stunning sights of Newcastle upon Tyne, and get exclusive discounts at places along the route, such as 10% off Zapatista Newcastle and 20% off Newcastle Castle.
📱 You can purchase a Discovery ticket on our app, or from one of our Toon-Tour drivers on-bus.
22/08/2024
Our Bus Passenger Survey 🚌
We want to further improve your bus services and make travelling with us even better.
Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey and let us know your thoughts - https://survey.euro.confirmit.com/wix/9/p346677148579.aspx
20/08/2024
👏 Join us to congratulate our driver Alastair Speight who WON our Get Up & Go Photo Competition!
🚍 Alastair took this photo of our Hadrian's Wall Country Bus service heading to Housesteads Roman Fort.
🌈 Who can spot the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow?!
19/08/2024
☝ For a single bus ticket, it's only £1 max for under-22's.
📱 Download our app for live bus tracking and to plan your journey!
17/08/2024
Travel to Beamish on any Go North East bus this Summer and get 25% off a standard individual admission ticket! 🚌
PLUS... Up to three kids aged 11 and under GO FREE when travelling with an adult with a valid ticket or concessionary pass, valid until 1 September 2024.
Enjoy a summer of fun at Beamish, with everything from den building and baking to 1950s fun and games!
15/08/2024
Can you guess the location and year the first photo was taken? 🚌
The second photo is what our Prince Bishops service 20 looks like now, still keeping some of it's Royal purple colour, taking passengers from Sunderland to Durham 💜
14/08/2024
⚔️ Greetings, noble families of the North East! I am Jacob, your friendly Go North East driver.
🚌 This summer, I'm your very own Roman Gladiator tour guide to Hadrian’s Wall, and I invite you to join me on a legendary journey.
🌳 You'll be travelling in style on our newly-branded Tynedale Links bus, featuring a Sycamore tree to commemorate the beautiful Sycamore Gap.
🛡️ Find out more - https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/gladiators-guide-hadrians-wall
14/08/2024
Our Canny GNE Driver, Ayo Akinribido! 🚌
Ayo received the below compliment from one of our lovely passengers:
"I just wanted to put in a good word about the driver of the 21, not a lot of bus drivers get appreciated but he was lovely and took the time to say hello to the kids and everyone who got on, he was so lovely!’ ❤️
Keep smashing it Ayo 👏
13/08/2024
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10/08/2024
❗15:30- Update on services operating via Newcastle❗
We are happy to inform you that all services will be operating via their normal route from now.
If there are to be any changes as the day goes on we will keep you updated via social media and on our website here- https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/service-updates
We would like to thank you all for your patience and understanding.
Enjoy your weekend!
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10/08/2024
Disruption to services expected today, Saturday 10 August
Protests are planned in Newcastle city centre today, leading to some road closures by Northumbria Police.
Starting at 8:00AM, until further notice, buses won't stop at Grainger Street, Grey Street, Market Street, Newgate Street, Pilgrim Street, St Nicholas Street (High Level Bridge north end), or Wellington Street (High Level Bridge south end).
Expect some delays and please try to allow extra time for your journey.
Please see a summary below:
🚌 Eldon Square and Haymarket bus stations will be open as normal
🚌 Bus stops at Central Station will continue to be served as normal for services heading south and west from Newcastle
🚌 Buses 27, 56, 57, and 58, usually departing from Market Street for Gateshead, will now leave from John Dobson Street by the Laing Art Gallery.
🚌 Services 53 and 54 will be unable to stop at the Guildhall, but the Q3 will continue to serve the Quayside
More information about diversions can be found by clicking on individual services in the ‘timetables & maps’ section of our app or website www.gonortheast.co.uk
Once road closures end, services will return to their normal routes as soon as possible. Stay updated via our social media, website, or app.
09/08/2024
Heading to the Newcastle United game this evening?
Our Soccerbus X50 from the Metrocentre Coach Park will be running as usual today! ⚽️🚌
For more details, visit https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/nufcbuses
09/08/2024
🚌 Service changes and improvements from Sunday 1 September 2024.
🚍 Funded by the North East Combined Authority’s Bus Service Improvement Plan, these improvements will see more frequent services on our Tyne Valley Ten 10/10A/10B and Angel 21 services.
🚌 There will also be some changes to services Q3, 12, 28S, 58, 327, X31, X70, X71, X72, X73 and X78 from the same date.
Find out more - https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/september-service-changes
09/08/2024
Our Canny GNE Driver, Neil Fleck! 🚌
Neil was on his way back to the depot when he noticed one of our regular elderly customers fall and hurt themselves.
Witnessing this, Neil turned around and took it upon himself to check if the customer was okay. He also made sure the customer got home safely by dropping them back to their care home ❤️
You’re an incredible Neil 👏
08/08/2024
This Saturday, you can travel for FREE to Belsay Hall and Wallington 🚌
👏 In partnership with English Heritage and The National Trust, visitors also get a 20% discount to Wallington and Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens on entry!
🌳 This X75 service runs every Saturday until 7 September 2024, leaving Newcastle at 9:30am and the last bus returning from Wallington at 5:00pm.
🕘 View our X75 timetable - https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/services/GNE/X75?date=2024-08-10&direction=outbound
07/08/2024
Northumbria Police targeted reckless drivers with the help of Go North East 🚌
This operation involved Officers and Special Constables from Northumbria Police's Road Policing Unit carrying out patrol activity from one of our double-decker buses.
As a result, 26 drivers were reported for a range of offences and Police Constable Andrew Clarke of Northumbria Police said:
"Using a bus for this type of operation gives us a better view point, and ultimately helped to identify those flouting the rules of the road – I’d like to thank Go North East for their support." ❤️
06/08/2024
Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Washington New Town being built! 👏
Our canny driver, Wayne Todd, sent in these pictures and said:
“Where Washington is concerned, most people will only know Wear Buses…. The MetroFM-Wear Buses pic is just iconic!
The black and white picture shows the construction of the most amazing building, GNE’s Washington Depot! The memories and friendships formed here over the years endure through time.
Nearly 70 years later, this little shed welcomes all new people as part of an amazing family. No one walks through that door alone, when you walk into this little shed, you become family.” ❤️
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Travelling by bus has never been easier 🚌 With single bus fares no more than £2 for an adult or £1 if you’re 21 or under, it’s time to GET YOUR BUM ON BOARD!
🍕 NE1 Restaurant Week is BACK! 🍕 👏 You can travel all day, anywhere for just £6.80 on any bus, metro and ferry. 👏 If you're 21 and under, you can travel to the Toon for just £1. If you're over 21, you'll pay no more than £2 for a single fare.
Attention young adventurers! 🚌 Did you know, this summer up to three kids aged 11 and under travel free on the bus when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket?* From 20 July to 1 September 2024, jump aboard and explore the beautiful North East ❤️ *Terms and conditions apply, please visit https://www.northeast-ca.gov.uk/bus for more information #KidsGoFree
COME ON ENGLAND! 🏴
Can you guess who our Toon Tour commentators are? 🕵️♀️ Hint: They have mint craic and belta choons!
GET YOUR BUM ON BOARD....The Launch! 🎬 Last week we took over the Gateshead Quayside in style to launch our brand-new, one-of-a-kind marketing campaign. Fares have never been cheaper in the North East! Get your bum on board with a £2 single or £1 if you're 21 and under. Were you there? Can you spot yourself in our launch video? #BumOnBoard CAST.
All day, anywhere 🚌 Get an all day bus ticket to anywhere in Northumberland, including Hexham, Bedlington, Otterburn and Berwick for just £5!
It’s time for you to… GET YOUR BUM ON BOARD 🚌 Our brand new campaign is now live! It has charm, rhythm and a little bit of cheek! Remember that whoever you are, wherever you're going, you can get there for the amazingly low £2 single fare 👏 Ready to get your bum on board? #BumOnBoard
It's Sunderland Restaurant Week! 🌮 Eat out in Sunderland from just £10, and get there for less when you travel with us 🚌 Plan your journey now - https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/plan-your-journey
Where will the £2 single take you? 🎄 Are you even a Geordie if you don't love a trip along the coast?! Especially when it costs just £2 to get there! 🚌
🥳 ALL DAY, ANYWHERE 🥳 Adults can now get a cheaper all-day bus ticket to use across the North East* – and you can use it on the Metro and Shields Ferry too! For just £6.80 you can travel all day across Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, and County Durham on any bus, the Metro, Shields Ferry, and the Northern Rail services between Blaydon and Sunderland. For more info, please visit https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/launch-cheaper-all-day-adult-tickets #betterbybus #alldayanywhere
🚌 GET ROUND FOR £3 🚌 Working in partnership with Transport North East, cheaper day tickets will be introduced for young people aged 21 and under (ages 5 - 21) from Sunday 3 September. The new '£3 21 & Under day ticket' is valid all day on eligible local bus services within Tyne and Wear, Durham County Council area and Northumberland County Council area, for people aged 21 and under (5-21 years of age), as well as the Tyne & Wear Metro and Shields Ferry. Read more 👇 https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/cheaper-day-tickets-those-aged-21-and-under
🚌 HOP ON THE TOON TOUR 🚌
🚌 TOON TOUR DISCOUNTS 🚌 Hop on the Toon Tour this summer and enjoy landmarks like St James' Park, The Biscuit Factory, The Quayside, Great North Museum, and more. Just show your ticket to save on attractions and food along the route. 🏰 Save 20% on entry to Newcastle Castle ⚽ Save 20% on Newcastle United Stadium Tours 👑 Save 20% on food at the Empire Restaurant at Royal Station Hotel Newcastle 🍕 Save 15% on I Scream for Pizza Find out more 👉 https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/toontour
🚌 LET US CHAUFFEUR YOU AROUND THE CITY 🚌 😎 Make the most of the sunny weather this week and take a trip on our Toon Tour bus. You can hop on and off to you see all the sights across Newcastle & Gateshead. It's a perfect way to spot StOswalds Hospice's Shaun the Sheep too! 🐑 👉 For more info & discounts on local attractions visit https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/toontour #ToonTour #visitnewcastle #citysightseeing
🚌Metro Radio's Steve and Karen’s Bus Challenge 🚌 As we look for more and more people to come and join our driver team here at Go North East we invited Metro Radio's Steve and Karen to get behind the wheel and take on our bus obstacle challenge. Check out the teaser below! 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐬 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 …. but they could be 😉 You could be too! Apply today www.gonortheast.co.uk/jointheteam
Go North East: “YOU ARE NOT A BUS DRIVER”
🚍 YOU ARE NOT A BUS DRIVER 🚍 At Go North East, we’re kicking off the New Year with a search for our future bus drivers. Never considered it before? Well, why not make 2023 the year you do! You’ll be a key player in connecting people and places, making a difference to thousands of people’s lives every day. And… you can earn up to £30k a year! What are you waiting for? Apply today 👉 gonortheast.co.uk/join-the-team
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On the Go since 1913 Around 170,000 people use Go North East bus services every day to travel around this wonderful region. Travelling to work or education, to visit friends and family, to have a night out, or to visit one of the region's many tourist and leisure attractions. For over 100 years, Go North East has connected the region's towns and villages with the cities of Newcastle, Durham and Sunderland and currently operates across Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham and into Tees Valley. Employing over 2,000 local people, with a fleet of almost 700 buses and coaches and an annual turnover of £100m, the company is the regional subsidiary of the Go-Ahead Group plc, one of the UK's leading providers of passenger transport. Go North East has a reputation for being passionate about service and innovation and a strong reputation for being a flexible and innovative partner – with both the private and public sector. The company is dedicated to engaging with local communities through its innovative, branded bus routes which not only engender community pride but business success.
