Bus from Barmston (Washington) to Sunderland
6 direct routes · 15–29 min · first bus 05:52, last bus 22:29 (weekdays).
Next buses to Sunderland as of 06:26
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Barmston, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Go North East | ~20 min | 24 | Sat 24 · Sun 14 | 08:07 | 22:29 | Washington District 15 Exit (E-Bound) | St Michaels Way (35) | Castletown & Millfield |
| 599 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~29 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:39 | 18:55 | Washington District 15 Exit (E-Bound) | Stockton Road-Mary Street (SE-Bound) | Castletown, Millfield, Pallion & Ford |
| 82 | Go North East | ~20 min | 11 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:25 | 17:50 | Teal Farm (S-Bound) | Birtley Road-Goldstar (S-Bound) | Barnes Park |
| 8A | Go North East | ~15 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 05:52 | 07:33 | Washington District 15 Exit (E-Bound) | University Of Sunderland (E-Bound) | Pennywell & Grindon |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 939, 458
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 939 | L & G Coaches | ~20 min | 2 | weekdays only | 17:14 | 17:47 | Washington District 15 Exit (E-Bound) | Holmeside (Stand 6) | Hylton Red House, Marley Pots & Monkwearmouth |
| 458 | L & G Coaches | ~21 min | 2 | weekdays only | 15:37 | 15:37 | Washington District 15 Exit (E-Bound) | Lower Dundas Street (W-Bound) | Castletown, Hylton Castle, Hylton Red House, Marley Pots, Carley Hill, Fulwell & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Barmston 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 8 bus, 599 bus, 82 bus, 8A bus, 939 bus or 458 bus timetable.
Fares from Barmston to Sunderland
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 8 and 8A (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single on the 599 (Gateshead Central Buses) and the 82 (Go North East)
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 Barmston to Sunderland?
6 routes run directly from Barmston to Sunderland: the 8 (Go North East), the 599 (Gateshead Central Buses), the 82 (Go North East), the 8A (Go North East), the 939 (L & G Coaches), the 458 (L & G Coaches). The most frequent is the 8, 24 times each weekday — board at Washington District 15 Exit (E-Bound) and get off at St Michaels Way (35), about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Barmston to Sunderland?
Between 15 minutes on the 8A and 29 on the 599, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Castletown, Millfield on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Barmston to Sunderland?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:52 and the last around 22:29. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Barmston to Sunderland?
Adult singles from Barmston to Sunderland: £2.50 on the 8 and 8A (Go North East); £2.50 on the 599 (Gateshead Central Buses) and the 82 (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.