(02 Nov 2020, 4:41 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote Yes, I'm from the West End. The 941 doesn't run when I need it to, otherwise I certainly would get that service direct! I'm fine getting there, bus into Newcastle centre and then a 91 to work (getting off along Kingsway). I need the 93 back to Gateshead, but I don't think it's that reliable! I have looked at Lobley Hill Road and Saltwell Park as options for a bus into Newcastle after work, but they are too far away! What do I do if the 93 is a no show? Get the 94 in the other direction? It would be marvelous to finish work in time for the 941 direct from work to home!

There's many options in the posts above. 
Go with a flexible attitude and you will be OK. 

The 93 and 94 are at the whims of traffic around Gateshead and several pinch points en-route. 

Remember that:
* The 93 will get you back to Gateshead quickly. 
* The 94 will drop you off at several stops along the route which will connect with Newcastle bound services or take you all the way round. 
* The stop behind Mothercare allows you to get either the 93 or 94. It's the only stop on the valley where they share a stop.
* Kingsway North/Maingate will allow you to get to Gateshead or Newcastle. Or, the Metrocentre via a tour of Whickham. You just need to get there. 
* A 93 to Bensham will allow you to connect to a 53 which will take you straight over the Redheugh Bridge.
* There's various work services that can get you to/from Newcastle or the Metrocentre if timings work.