🚌 Bus from Birtley to Newcastle upon Tyne
6 direct routes · about 37 min · first bus 04:47, last bus 19:22 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Go North East | ~37 min | 150 | 04:47 | 19:22 | Durham Road - Beaconsfield Terrace (N-Bound) |
| 28 | Go North East | ~33 min | 22 | 06:35 | 18:52 | Durham Road - Station Road (N-Bound) |
| X12 | Arriva North East | ~28 min | 14 | 06:27 | 19:59 | Durham Road - Beaconsfield Terrace (N-Bound) |
| 22 | Go North East | ~48 min | 12 | 06:29 | 17:51 | Birtley Lane-Fell Close (SW-Bound) |
| 28B | Go North East | ~35 min | 4 | 19:41 | 22:46 | Durham Road - Station Road (N-Bound) |
| N21 | Go North East | ~19 min | 4 | 00:48 | 03:46 | Durham Road - Beaconsfield Terrace (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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Birtley to Newcastle upon Tyne?
6 routes run directly from Birtley to Newcastle upon Tyne: 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).
How long does the bus take from Birtley to Newcastle upon Tyne?
Around 37 minutes on the 21, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Birtley to Newcastle upon Tyne?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 21) leaves around 04:47 and the last around 19:22. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Birtley to Newcastle upon Tyne?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.