Bus from Ayton (Washington) to Birtley (Gateshead)
3 direct routes · 14–25 min · first bus 07:45, last bus 23:41 (weekdays).
Next buses to Birtley (Gateshead) as of 07:12
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ayton, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | Go North East | ~18 min | 11 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:45 | 18:10 | Dunnock Drive-Chevies (S-Bound) | Durham Road - Beaconsfield Terrace (N-Bound) | Sunderland |
| 81 | Go North East | ~14 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 16 | 18:41 | 23:41 | Dunnock Drive-Chevies (S-Bound) | Durham Road - Beaconsfield Terrace (N-Bound) | Sunderland |
| 448 | L & G Coaches | ~25 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:39 | 15:39 | Dunnock Drive-Sandpiper Close (N-Bound) | Durham Road-Windsor Road (S-Bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ayton on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 82 bus, 81 bus or 448 bus timetable.
Fares from Ayton to Birtley
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ayton to Birtley?
3 routes run directly from Ayton to Birtley: the 82 (Go North East), the 81 (Go North East), the 448 (L & G Coaches). The most frequent is the 82, 11 times each weekday — board at Dunnock Drive-Chevies (S-Bound) and get off at Durham Road - Beaconsfield Terrace (N-Bound), about 18 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ayton to Birtley?
Between 14 minutes on the 81 and 25 on the 448, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Sunderland on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ayton to Birtley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:45 and the last around 23:41. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ayton to Birtley?
Adult singles from Ayton to Birtley: £2.50 on the 82 and 81 (Go North East). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.