Bus from Birtley (Gateshead) to Pelton Fell

2 direct routes · 19–30 min · first bus 08:27, last bus 22:56 (weekdays).

Next buses to Pelton Fell as of 13:19

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
28 Go North East ~30 min 11 Sat 11 · Sun 10 08:27 18:40 Durham Road-Windsor Road (S-Bound) Plunkett Terrace (E-bound) Ouston, Perkinsville, Pelton, High Handenhold, Beamish, Beamish Museum & 2 more
28B Go North East ~19 min 5 Sat 5 · no Sunday buses 19:08 22:56 Durham Road-Windsor Road (S-Bound) Plunkett Terrace (E-bound) Ouston, Perkinsville, Pelton, Newfield & Grange Villa

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 28 bus or 28B bus timetable.

Fares from Birtley to Pelton Fell

  • £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 28 and 28B (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 Pelton Fell?

2 routes run directly from Birtley to Pelton Fell: the 28 (Go North East), the 28B (Go North East). The most frequent is the 28, 11 times each weekday — board at Durham Road-Windsor Road (S-Bound) and get off at Plunkett Terrace (E-bound), about 30 minutes.

How long does the bus take from Birtley to Pelton Fell?

Between 19 minutes on the 28B and 30 on the 28, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Ouston, Perkinsville, Pelton, High Handenhold and other stops on the way.

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

On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:27 and the last around 22:56. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from Birtley to Pelton Fell?

Adult singles from Birtley to Pelton Fell: £2.50 on the 28 and 28B (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.

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