Bus from Birtley (Gateshead) to Springwell
6 direct routes · 4–11 min · first bus 06:29, last bus 22:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Springwell as of 07:34
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Go North East | ~6 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:29 | 17:51 | Birtley Lane-Fell Close (SW-Bound) | Foxpond Roundabout (NW-Bound) | — |
| 81 | Go North East | ~4 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 15 | 18:55 | 22:55 | Durham Road - Beaconsfield Terrace (N-Bound) | Foxpond Roundabout (NW-Bound) | — |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 864, 874, 873
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 864 | JH Coaches | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:30 | 15:30 | Lord Lawson Of Beamish Academy (S-Bound) | Springwell Road-Primary School (N-Bound) | — |
| 874 | Go North East | ~9 min | 1 | Fridays only | 15:25 | 15:25 | Lord Lawson Of Beamish Academy (S-Bound) | Springwell Village (N-Bound) | — |
| 874 | Northstar | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:25 | 15:25 | Lord Lawson Of Beamish Academy (S-Bound) | Springwell Village (N-Bound) | — |
| 873 | Northstar | ~11 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:30 | 15:30 | Lord Lawson Of Beamish Academy (S-Bound) | Springwell Village (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 22 bus, 81 bus, 864 bus, 874 bus or 873 bus timetable.
Fares from Birtley to Springwell
- £2.50 adult single, £4.60 return on the 22 (Go North East)
- £2.20 adult single on the 81 (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 Springwell?
6 routes run directly from Birtley to Springwell: the 22 (Go North East), the 81 (Go North East), the 864 (JH Coaches), the 874 (Go North East), the 874 (Northstar), the 873 (Northstar). The most frequent is the 22, 12 times each weekday — board at Birtley Lane-Fell Close (SW-Bound) and get off at Foxpond Roundabout (NW-Bound), about 6 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Birtley to Springwell?
Between 4 minutes on the 81 and 11 on the 873, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Birtley to Springwell?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:29 and the last around 22:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Birtley to Springwell?
Adult singles from Birtley to Springwell: £2.50 on the 22 (Go North East); £2.20 on the 81 (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.