Bus from Consett to Chester-le-Street
1 direct route · about 56 min · first bus 05:48, last bus 21:44 (weekdays).
Next buses to Chester-le-Street as of 10:12
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Consett, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | Go North East | ~56 min | 27 | Sat 25 · Sun 15 | 05:48 | 21:44 | Leadgate Rd Service Station (NE-bound) | Black Horse (S-bound) | Annfield Plain, Stanley, Craghead, Grange Villa, Newfield & Pelton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Consett 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 78 bus timetable.
Fares from Consett to Chester-le-Street
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 78 (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 Consett to Chester-le-Street?
The 78 (Go North East) runs directly from Consett to Chester-le-Street. Board at Leadgate Rd Service Station (NE-bound) and get off at Black Horse (S-bound); the journey takes about 56 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Consett to Chester-le-Street?
Around 56 minutes on the 78, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Annfield Plain, Stanley, Craghead, Grange Villa and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Consett to Chester-le-Street?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:48 and the last around 21:44. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Consett to Chester-le-Street?
An adult single from Consett to Chester-le-Street is £2.50 on the 78 (Go North East), from Leadgate Rd Service Station (NE-bound) to Black Horse (S-bound); an adult return is £5.00. 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.