Travelling to and from school
Buses
Options include school bus services and commercial services.
School bus services
For the 2023 / 24 academic year, Nexus will continue to provide school bus services throughout South Tyneside.
For information including timetables and schedules, see Nexus: South Tyneside school bus services.
Always try to pay the correct fare if using money. There is no guarantee change will be available on the day.
Commercial bus services
You can get to many schools by commercial bus services (Stagecoach or Go North East) which operate throughout the times of the school run.
To check whether you can travel to school on a commercial bus service, you can: Nexus has developed the below options which can help with planning your journey:
- View the Nexus Live Travel Map - simply enter your school's name, your home postcode and journey time to find your bus and Metro options
- Call Nexus Customer Services on 0191 202 0747 for all public transport advice and information
Always try to pay the correct fare if using money. There is no guarantee change will be available on the day.