Bus from Dipton to Whickham
2 direct routes · 21–36 min · first bus 05:57, last bus 17:59 (weekdays).
Next buses to Whickham as of 06:05
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dipton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X73 | Go North East | ~21 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 05:57 | 17:59 | Manor (NE-bound) | Fellside Road-Runnymede Road (NE-Bound) | Flint Hill, Tantobie, Tanfield & Crookgate Bank |
| 801 | Northstar | ~36 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:49 | 07:49 | Manor (NE-bound) | Whickham School (NW-Bound) | Flint Hill, Tantobie, Tanfield, Crookgate Bank, Hobson, Pickering Nook & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dipton 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 801 bus timetable.
Fares from Dipton to Whickham
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the X73 (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 Dipton to Whickham?
2 routes run directly from Dipton to Whickham: the X73 (Go North East), the 801 (Northstar). The most frequent is the X73, 13 times each weekday — board at Manor (NE-bound) and get off at Fellside Road-Runnymede Road (NE-Bound), about 21 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dipton to Whickham?
Between 21 minutes on the X73 and 36 on the 801, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Flint Hill, Tantobie, Tanfield, Crookgate Bank on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dipton to Whickham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:57 and the last around 17:59. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dipton to Whickham?
An adult single from Dipton to Whickham is £2.50 on the X73 (Go North East), from Manor (NE-bound) to Fellside Road-Runnymede Road (NE-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.