Bus from Birtley (Gateshead) to Rickleton
2 direct routes · 15–27 min · first bus 08:20, last bus 15:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Rickleton as of 09:22
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 864 | JH Coaches | ~27 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:30 | 15:30 | Lord Lawson Of Beamish Academy (S-Bound) | Vigo Lane (NE-Bound) | Sunderland |
| 444 | L & G Coaches | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:20 | 08:20 | Durham Road-Windsor Road (S-Bound) | Vigo Lane (NE-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 864 bus or 444 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Birtley to Rickleton?
2 routes run directly from Birtley to Rickleton: the 864 (JH Coaches), the 444 (L & G Coaches). The most frequent is the 864, once each weekday — board at Lord Lawson Of Beamish Academy (S-Bound) and get off at Vigo Lane (NE-Bound), about 27 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Birtley to Rickleton?
Between 15 minutes on the 444 and 27 on the 864, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Sunderland on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Birtley to Rickleton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:20 and the last around 15:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Birtley to Rickleton?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.