🚌 Bus from Chester-le-Street to Houghton-le-Spring
4 direct routes · about 20 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 | ~20 min | 43 | 06:16 | 22:31 | Front Street (A) |
| 71 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~16 min | 14 | 07:35 | 20:58 | South Burns Stand M (E-bound) |
| 885 | Go North East | ~22 min | 1 | 15:15 | 15:15 | Park View School - North Lodge (N-bound) |
| 887 | Go North East | ~31 min | 1 | 15:15 | 15:15 | Park View School - North Lodge (N-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 Houghton-le-Spring?
4 routes run directly from Chester-le-Street to Houghton-le-Spring: the 78 (Go North East), the 71 (Gateshead Central Buses), the 885 (Go North East), the 887 (Go North East).
How long does the bus take from Chester-le-Street to Houghton-le-Spring?
Around 20 minutes on the 78, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Chester-le-Street to Houghton-le-Spring?
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 Houghton-le-Spring?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.