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If you're making a one-off journey or making two journeys between the same places, we have adult single and return fares available to buy on the bus from the driver.
If you're aged 21 and under, we have a great value £1.00 single fare on the majority of services – ID required for anyone aged 16 and over, or anyone who looks older.
If you're making more journeys in a day or travelling across more than one day, here's our guide our ticket range – no matter your travel needs, we have the right ticket for you.
Young People's tickets
Go North East's 5-25 range of tickets can be used on on most Go North East buses across the whole region by anyone aged 25 and under. If you're aged 21 and under, you can buy TNE's £1 single fare or £3 day ticket on our app. The £1 single can be used for any single journey on Go North East buses in Tyne & Wear, County Durham and Northumberland - the £3 day ticket allows unlimited travel in the same areas on all operators' local bus service, and can also be used on the Metro and Shields Ferry.
TNE 21 & Under - 1 Day
1 x 21 and Under
Valid until end of service (03:00) on the day of activation
Activate within 1 month of purchase
Valid on most buses in Tyne & Wear, Co Durham & Northumberland. Also valid on Metro, Shields Ferry & Sunderland-Blaydon rail line.
After uploading your photo, you’ll need to verify your entitlement before you can use your ticket. This may take up to 48 hours, but you’ll need to do it once. Once verified you can use your ticket without needing to carry ID.
5 to 25 - 1 Day
1 x 5 to 25
Valid until end of service (03:00) on the day of activation
Activate within 6 months of purchase
Unlimited travel on most Go North East services for anyone aged 5 to 25 inclusive. ID needed for anyone aged 16 or over, or anyone who looks older.
After uploading your photo, you'll need to verify your entitlement before you can use your ticket. This may take up to 48 hours, but you'll only need to do it once. Once verified, you can use your ticket without needing to carry ID.
Adult Single & Day Tickets
Buy individual £2.50 singles (or bundles of 5 or 10 tickets) to use on most Go North East buses. A day ticket will offer great value-for-money if you're making three or more journeys in a day. Day Rover and Day Saver tickets allow travel on all operators' buses in the specified area, and also allow travel on the Metro and Shields Ferry if valid in Tyne & Wear. Other, cheaper day tickets are available that can be used only on Go North East buses.
Durham Day Rover
1 x Adult
Valid until end of service (03:00) on the day of activation
Activate within 1 month of purchase
A 1-day ticket that can be used on any local bus in the County Durham local authority area.
Explorer North East is a 1-day ticket that lets you enjoy unlimited travel across the whole region, including Tyne and Wear, Northumberland, County Durham, Teesside, and parts of Cumbria and North Yorkshire. Valid as far as Berwick-upon-Tweed in the North, Carlisle in the west, and Scarborough in the south. Valid on bus, Metro, Ferry and the Sunderland-Blaydon rail line. Not valid on any other rail services, or on the 327, X50 or the Toon Tour, or between Chollerford & Haltwhistle on AD122.
Explorer North East - Adult
1 x Adult
Valid until end of service (03:00) on the day of activation
Activate within 6 months of purchase
Unlimited travel for one day on most local buses across the North East, the Metro, Shields Ferry and train journeys on the Sunderland to Blaydon line.
Toon Tour tickets are valid on our award-winning Newcastle & Gateshead 'Toon Tour' open-top bus! The Toon Tour takes you on an audio-guided tour of Newcastle city centre, including the iconic Grey Street, trendy Ouseburn, stunning Quayside, and the legendary St. James' Park. Tickets are valid for 24-hours once activated (please check the calendar for days of operation); tours start from Stand C outside Central Station but you can hop-on and hop-off at any point on the route.
Toon Tour 24-hour - Adult
1 x Adult
Valid for 24 hours from activation
Activate before 23:59, 27th Sep
Gives you unlimited travel for 24 hours on our Toon Tour open-top bus service.
These tickets can be used on all operators' local bus services in relevant zones within the Tees Valley area. For full T&Cs for the Tees Valley under-22 day ticket, visit https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/travel/21-under-bus-fares-offer-terms-and-conditions/. And, for more information about SmartZone tickets, go to https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/north-east-smartzone.
Tees Valley 21 & Under - 1 Day
1 x 21 and Under
Valid until end of service (03:00) on the day of activation
Activate within 1 month of purchase
A 1-day ticket for anyone aged 21 & under to use on all buses in the Tees Valley Combined Authority area. Not valid north of Billingham on the X10.
After uploading your photo, you’ll need to verify your entitlement before you can use your ticket. This may take up to 48 hours, but you’ll need to do it once. Once verified you can use your ticket without needing to carry ID.
Toon Tour
See the sights and delights of Newcastle and Gateshead from the top-deck of our open-top tour bus. You can hop on and off as much as you like.
Toon Tour 24-hour - Under 16
1 x Child (under 16)
Valid for 24 hours from activation
Activate before 23:59, 27th Sep
Gives you unlimited travel for 24 hours on our Toon Tour open-top bus service. Ticket can be used by those aged 15 and under. Proof of age required.
These tickets allow travel to and from the Tees Valley on our X-Lines X10 service. They are also valid on all other Go North East services across the region, except the 327, X50, the Toon Tour, or between Chollerford & Haltwhistle on AD122.
X-lines X10 - 1 Day
1 x Adult
Valid until end of service (03:00) on the day of activation
Activate within 6 months of purchase
One day of travel on most Go North East buses across the region, including travel to Teesside on our X-Lines X10.