Bus from Birtley (Gateshead) to Low Fell
6 direct routes · 11–28 min · first bus 04:47, last bus 23:53 (weekdays); night service N21 runs 00:48–03:46.
Next buses to Low Fell as of 09:31
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Birtley, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Go North East | ~13 min | 114 | Sat 104 · Sun 59 | 04:47 | 23:53 | Durham Road - Beaconsfield Terrace (N-Bound) | Durham Road - Elder Grove (N-Bound) | — |
| X12 | Arriva North East | ~11 min | 14 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:27 | 19:59 | Durham Road - Beaconsfield Terrace (N-Bound) | Durham Road - Elder Grove (N-Bound) | — |
| 22 | Go North East | ~28 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:29 | 17:51 | Birtley Lane-Fell Close (SW-Bound) | Durham Road - Elder Grove (N-Bound) | Washington |
| 81 | Go North East | ~23 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 14 | 18:55 | 22:55 | Durham Road - Beaconsfield Terrace (N-Bound) | Durham Road - Elder Grove (N-Bound) | Washington |
| N21 | Go North East | ~7 min | 4 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 00:48 | 03:46 | Durham Road - Beaconsfield Terrace (N-Bound) | Durham Road - Elder Grove (N-Bound) | — |
| 28B | Go North East | ~18 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 19:42 | 22:47 | Durham Road-Windsor Road (N-Bound) | Durham Road - Elder Grove (N-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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 21 bus, X12 bus, 22 bus, 81 bus, N21 bus or 28B bus timetable.
Fares from Birtley to Low Fell
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 21, 22 and 28B (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single on the 81 and N21 (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 Birtley to Low Fell?
6 routes run directly from Birtley to Low Fell: the 21 (Go North East), the X12 (Arriva North East), the 22 (Go North East), the 81 (Go North East), the N21 (Go North East), the 28B (Go North East). The most frequent is the 21, 114 times each weekday — board at Durham Road - Beaconsfield Terrace (N-Bound) and get off at Durham Road - Elder Grove (N-Bound), about 13 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Birtley to Low Fell?
Between 11 minutes on the X12 and 28 on the 22, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Birtley to Low Fell?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:47 and the last around 23:53 — and night service N21 runs 00:48–03:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Birtley to Low Fell?
Adult singles from Birtley to Low Fell: £2.50 on the 21, 22 and 28B (Go North East); £2.50 on the 81 and N21 (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.