Travelling to and from school

Buses

Options include school bus services and commercial services. 

Nexus and bus operators are providing extra vehicles and drivers across Tyne and Wear, following familiar routes with the highest demand, to improve social distancing and ensure children can get to and from school safely. To find out more information visit the Nexus website

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 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, Nexus has developed the below options which can help with planning your journey:

  • Nexus Live Travel Map - simply enter your school's name, your home postcode and journey time to find your bus and Metro options. You can download the bus timetable poster for the bus stop nearby to the school, and get information
  • Or 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.

Nexus school travel fact file

Nexus has produced a school travel fact file for 2020/21 which has school travel information. See Nexus: School travel fact file.