Bus from Donwell to Springwell
5 direct routes · about 4 min · first bus 05:12, last bus 01:19 (weekdays).
Next buses to Springwell as of 05:33
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Donwell, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | Go North East | ~4 min | 75 | Sat 70 · Sun 48 | 05:12 | 01:19 | Wellbank Road (N-Bound) | Springwell Village (N-Bound) | — |
| TB22 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~5 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 11:17 | 15:17 | London Avenue | Springwell Road-Primary School (S-Bound) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 85A, 449, 872
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85A | Go North East | ~5 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:27 | 15:27 | Wellbank Road (N-Bound) | Springwell Road-Primary School (N-Bound) | — |
| 449 | L & G Coaches | ~6 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:44 | 15:44 | Wellbank Road (N-Bound) | Springwell Village (N-Bound) | — |
| 872 | L & G Coaches | ~3 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:13 | 08:13 | Wellbank Road (N-Bound) | Peareth Hall Road-Heugh Hill (SW-Bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Donwell 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 56 bus, 85A bus, 449 bus or 872 bus timetable.
Fares from Donwell to Springwell
- £2.50 adult single, £4.60 return on the 56 and 85A (Go North East)
- £2.20 adult single on the TB22 (Gateshead Central Buses)
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 Donwell to Springwell?
5 routes run directly from Donwell to Springwell: the 56 (Go North East), the TB22 (Gateshead Central Buses), the 85A (Go North East), the 449 (L & G Coaches), the 872 (L & G Coaches). The most frequent is the 56, 75 times each weekday — board at Wellbank Road (N-Bound) and get off at Springwell Village (N-Bound), about 4 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Donwell to Springwell?
Around 4 minutes on the 56, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Donwell to Springwell?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:12 and the last around 01:19. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Donwell to Springwell?
Adult singles from Donwell to Springwell: £2.50 on the 56 and 85A (Go North East); £2.20 on the TB22 (Gateshead Central Buses). 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.