🚌 Bus from Birtley to Washington
4 direct routes · about 17 min · first bus 07:52, last bus 23:57 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Go North East | ~17 min | 22 | 07:52 | 23:57 | Mount Pleasant (W-Bound) |
| 82 | Go North East | ~22 min | 12 | 07:33 | 18:58 | Lansbury Drive (SE-Bound) |
| 444 | Go North East | ~10 min | 1 | 08:20 | 08:20 | Durham Road-Harras Bank (S-Bound) |
| 874 | Go North East | ~9 min | 1 | 15:25 | 15:25 | Lord Lawson Of Beamish Academy (S-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 Washington?
4 routes run directly from Birtley to Washington: the 81 (Go North East), the 82 (Go North East), the 444 (Go North East), the 874 (Go North East).
How long does the bus take from Birtley to Washington?
Around 17 minutes on the 81, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Birtley to Washington?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 81) leaves around 07:52 and the last around 23:57. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Birtley to Washington?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.