Bus from Consett to Whickham
1 direct route · about 40 min · first bus 06:47, last bus 17:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Whickham as of 05:37
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X71 | Go North East | ~40 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:47 | 17:55 | Leadgate Rd Service Station (NE-bound) | Front Street - School Lane (E-Bound) | Medomsley, Hamsterley Mill, Lintz Green & Burnopfield |
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 X71 bus timetable.
Fares from Consett to Whickham
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the X71 (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 Whickham?
The X71 (Go North East) runs directly from Consett to Whickham. Board at Leadgate Rd Service Station (NE-bound) and get off at Front Street - School Lane (E-Bound); the journey takes about 40 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Consett to Whickham?
Around 40 minutes on the X71, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Medomsley, Hamsterley Mill, Lintz Green, Burnopfield on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Consett to Whickham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:47 and the last around 17:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Consett to Whickham?
An adult single from Consett to Whickham is £2.50 on the X71 (Go North East), from Leadgate Rd Service Station (NE-bound) to Front Street - School Lane (E-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.