🚌 Bus from Birtley to Chester-le-Street
7 direct routes · about 10 min · first bus 04:32, last bus 19:34 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Go North East | ~10 min | 150 | 04:32 | 19:34 | Durham Road-Co-Op (S-Bound) |
| 28 | Go North East | ~32 min | 21 | 08:29 | 18:47 | Durham Road - Orchard Street (S-Bound) |
| X12 | Arriva North East | ~10 min | 14 | 07:29 | 20:56 | Durham Road - Orchard Street (S-Bound) |
| 22 | Go North East | ~13 min | 12 | 08:06 | 19:19 | Mount Pleasant (W-Bound) |
| 28B | Go North East | ~21 min | 5 | 19:10 | 22:58 | Durham Road - Orchard Street (S-Bound) |
| N21 | Go North East | ~9 min | 4 | 00:39 | 03:36 | Durham Road-Co-Op (S-Bound) |
| 937 | Northstar | ~11 min | 1 | 17:25 | 17:25 | Durham Road - Orchard Street (S-Bound) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Birtley to Chester-le-Street?
7 routes run directly from Birtley to Chester-le-Street: the 21 (Go North East), the 28 (Go North East), the X12 (Arriva North East), the 22 (Go North East), the 28B (Go North East), the N21 (Go North East), the 937 (Northstar).
How long does the bus take from Birtley to Chester-le-Street?
Around 10 minutes on the 21, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Birtley to Chester-le-Street?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 21) leaves around 04:32 and the last around 19:34. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Birtley to Chester-le-Street?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.