Bus from Blackhill (Consett) to Shotley Bridge
8 direct routes · 3–8 min · first bus 04:46, last bus 22:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Shotley Bridge as of 06:24
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Blackhill, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X45 | Go North East | ~7 min | 29 | Sat 29 · Sun 22 | 05:26 | 22:45 | The Cricketers (W-bound) | Catholic Church (SW-bound) | — |
| 47 | Go North East | ~8 min | 24 | Sat 24 · Sun 13 | 04:46 | 19:55 | Rose and Crown PH (W-bound) | Kings Head (N-bound) | — |
| 16 | Go North East | ~3 min | 21 | Sat 18 · no Sunday buses | 07:01 | 18:44 | The Cricketers (W-bound) | Hospital Main Entrance (SE-bound) | — |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 773, 689, 101B, SB3, SB4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 773 | Weardale Motor Services | ~7 min | 2 | weekdays only | 10:23 | 16:04 | The Cricketers (W-bound) | Catholic Church (SW-bound) | — |
| 689 | Go North East | ~7 min | 2 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 10:08 | 14:08 | The Cricketers (W-bound) | Catholic Church (SW-bound) | — |
| 101B | Weardale Motor Services | ~4 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:31 | 07:31 | The Cricketers (W-bound) | Catholic Church (NE-bound) | — |
| SB3 | Go North East | ~6 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:43 | 15:43 | St Andrews Church (W-bound) | Catholic Church (NE-bound) | — |
| SB4 | Go North East | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:45 | 15:45 | The Cricketers (W-bound) | Catholic Church (SW-bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Blackhill 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 X45 bus, 47 bus, 16 bus, 773 bus, 689 bus, 101B bus, SB3 bus or SB4 bus timetable.
Fares from Blackhill to Shotley Bridge
- £2.50 adult single on the X45, SB3 and SB4 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single, £4.60 return on the 47, 16 and 689 (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 Blackhill to Shotley Bridge?
8 routes run directly from Blackhill to Shotley Bridge: the X45 (Go North East), the 47 (Go North East), the 16 (Go North East), the 773 (Weardale Motor Services), the 689 (Go North East), the 101B (Weardale Motor Services), the SB3 (Go North East), the SB4 (Go North East). The most frequent is the X45, 29 times each weekday — board at The Cricketers (W-bound) and get off at Catholic Church (SW-bound), about 7 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Blackhill to Shotley Bridge?
Between 3 minutes on the 16 and 8 on the 47, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Blackhill to Shotley Bridge?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:46 and the last around 22:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Blackhill to Shotley Bridge?
Adult singles from Blackhill to Shotley Bridge: £2.50 on the X45, SB3 and SB4 (Go North East); £2.50 on the 47, 16 and 689 (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.