Benton

Metro Map

The frequency table is a guide only. Please check the timetable for accurate train times.

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Platform 1 - To South Shields

First Trains To	Mon-Fri	Sat	Sun
South Shields	0552	0629	0650

Frequency	Mon-Fri	Sat	Sun
Peak (am/pm)	every 12 mins	every 12 mins	every 15 mins
Daytime	every 12 mins	every 12 mins	every 15 mins
Evenings	every 15 mins	every 15 mins	every 15 mins

Last Trains To	Mon-Fri	Sat	Sun
South Shields	2312	2312	2312
Pelaw	2327	2327	2327
Longbenton	0019	0019	0019

Platform 2 - To St James via the coast

First Trains To	Mon-Fri	Sat	Sun
St James	0529	0540	0618

Frequency	Mon-Fri	Sat	Sun
Peak (am/pm)	every 12 mins	every 12 mins	every 15 mins
Daytime	every 12 mins	every 12 mins	every 15 mins
Evenings	every 15 mins	every 15 mins	every 15 mins

Last Trains To	Mon-Fri	Sat	Sun
St James	2251	2251	2251
Manors	2351	2351	2351

Planned works

20th May - Benton staircase closure

The staircases of the footbridge will be closed for five days starting Monday 20 May, to allow for maintenance. During the closure the station lifts and the footbridge landing will remain open. We're sorry for any inconvenience.

Guidance on access between platforms

26th May - No trains Gateshead Stadium to Hebburn/Brockley Whins until 1230

On Sunday 26 May, to allow for modernisation work. A frequent bus replacement service will be running Gateshead to Hebburn and Gateshead to Brockley Whins. Trains may not run to the usual timetable. Please allow extra time for your journey.

Bus replacementstopping points

Bus replacement timetable

29th May - West Jesmond footbridge early evening closure

The footbridge will close at 8pm on Wednesday 29, Thursday 30 and Friday 31 May to allow for resurfacing work. The bridge will reopen each morning. Customers who require step free access between platforms are advised to travel to either Jesmond or South Gosforth, change platforms and return to West Jesmond/continue their journey.

1st June - West Jesmond early evening platform 2 ramp closure

The ramp from street level to platform 2 will be closed at 8pm on Saturday 1 June to allow for resurfacing work. Customers requiring step free access to and from platform 2 are advised to speak to a member of staff at the station. The ramp will reopen on Sunday morning.

2nd June - No trains Benton to Meadow Well

All day on Sunday 2 June, to allow for modernisation work. A frequent bus replacement will be running. During the work only platform 1 at Benton will be used, both platforms at Meadow Well will be used. Trains may not run to the usual timetable. Please leave extra time for your journey.