🚌 Bus from Chester-le-Street to Birtley
8 direct routes · about 12 min · first bus 04:39, last bus 19:13 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Go North East | ~12 min | 150 | 04:39 | 19:13 | Front Street (G) |
| 28 | Go North East | ~32 min | 22 | 06:05 | 18:20 | South Burns Stand L (E-bound) |
| X12 | Arriva North East | ~9 min | 14 | 06:18 | 19:51 | Front Street (H) |
| 22 | Go North East | ~9 min | 12 | 06:18 | 17:42 | Front Street (H) |
| 28B | Go North East | ~21 min | 4 | 19:20 | 22:25 | South Burns Stand L (E-bound) |
| N21 | Go North East | ~9 min | 4 | 00:38 | 03:37 | Black Horse (N-bound) |
| 937 | Go North East | ~10 min | 2 | 06:27 | 07:27 | Front Street (H) |
| 937 | Northstar | ~10 min | 1 | 06:57 | 06:57 | Front Street (H) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Chester-le-Street 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 Chester-le-Street to Birtley?
8 routes run directly from Chester-le-Street to Birtley: the 21 (Go North East), the 28 (Go North East), the X12 (Arriva North East), the 22 (Go North East), the 28B (Go North East), the N21 (Go North East), the 937 (Go North East), the 937 (Northstar).
How long does the bus take from Chester-le-Street to Birtley?
Around 12 minutes on the 21, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Chester-le-Street to Birtley?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 21) leaves around 04:39 and the last around 19:13. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chester-le-Street to Birtley?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.