Bus from Chester-le-Street to Dawdon
1 direct route · about 51 min · first and last bus 07:37 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dawdon as of 14:06
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Chester-le-Street, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~51 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:37 | 07:37 | Black Horse (S-bound) | East Cliff Road (S-bound) | Great Lumley, Lumley Thicks, Woodstone Village, Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland, Seaton & 6 more |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 71 bus timetable.
Fares from Chester-le-Street to Dawdon
- £2.50 adult single on the 71 (Gateshead Central Buses)
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 Chester-le-Street to Dawdon?
The 71 (Gateshead Central Buses) runs directly from Chester-le-Street to Dawdon. Board at Black Horse (S-bound) and get off at East Cliff Road (S-bound); the journey takes about 51 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Chester-le-Street to Dawdon?
Around 51 minutes on the 71, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Great Lumley, Lumley Thicks, Woodstone Village, Houghton-le-Spring and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Chester-le-Street to Dawdon?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 07:37. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chester-le-Street to Dawdon?
An adult single from Chester-le-Street to Dawdon is £2.50 on the 71 (Gateshead Central Buses), from Black Horse (S-bound) to East Cliff Road (S-bound). 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.