Bus from Birtley (Gateshead) to Brandon (Durham)

1 direct route · about 59 min · first bus 06:34, last bus 17:52 (weekdays).

Next buses to Brandon (Durham) as of 09:30

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Birtley, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
21 Go North East ~59 min 23 Sat 21 · no Sunday buses 06:34 17:52 Durham Road-Windsor Road (S-Bound) Bus Turning Circle (S-bound) Chester-le-Street, Chester Moor, Plawsworth, Plawsworth Gate, Durham & Langley Moor

Times are for the first boarding point in Birtley 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 21 bus timetable.

Fares from Birtley to Brandon

  • £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 21 (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.

Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Birtley to Brandon?

The 21 (Go North East) runs directly from Birtley to Brandon. Board at Durham Road-Windsor Road (S-Bound) and get off at Bus Turning Circle (S-bound); the journey takes about 59 minutes.

How long does the bus take from Birtley to Brandon?

Around 59 minutes on the 21, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Chester-le-Street, Chester Moor, Plawsworth, Plawsworth Gate and other stops on the way.

What time is the first and last bus from Birtley to Brandon?

On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:34 and the last around 17:52. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from Birtley to Brandon?

An adult single from Birtley to Brandon is £2.50 on the 21 (Go North East), from Durham Road-Windsor Road (S-Bound) to Bus Turning Circle (S-bound); an adult return is £5.00. 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.

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