🚌 Bus from Chester-le-Street to Great Lumley
5 direct routes · about 10 min · first bus 06:16, last bus 22:31 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | Go North East | ~10 min | 43 | 06:16 | 22:31 | Front Street (A) |
| 71 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~9 min | 14 | 07:35 | 20:58 | South Burns Stand M (E-bound) |
| 887 | Go North East | ~19 min | 1 | 15:15 | 15:15 | Park View School - North Lodge (N-bound) |
| 888 | Go North East | ~12 min | 1 | 15:15 | 15:15 | Park View School - North Lodge (N-bound) |
| 886 | Go North East | ~10 min | 1 | 15:20 | 15:20 | Church Chare schools (E-bound) |
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 Great Lumley?
5 routes run directly from Chester-le-Street to Great Lumley: the 78 (Go North East), the 71 (Gateshead Central Buses), the 887 (Go North East), the 888 (Go North East), the 886 (Go North East).
How long does the bus take from Chester-le-Street to Great Lumley?
Around 10 minutes on the 78, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Chester-le-Street to Great Lumley?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 78) leaves around 06:16 and the last around 22:31. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chester-le-Street to Great Lumley?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.