Bus from Dunston (Gateshead) to Consett
2 direct routes · 39–66 min · first bus 06:07, last bus 23:18 (weekdays).
Next buses to Consett as of 06:54
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dunston, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | Go North East | ~66 min | 27 | Sat 25 · Sun 13 | 06:07 | 23:18 | Colliery Road (W-Bound) | Front Street (NE-bound) | Winlaton Mill, Blackhall Mill, Hamsterley, Low Westwood & Ebchester |
| X71 | Go North East | ~39 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:43 | 18:26 | Ellison Road (W-Bound) | Leadgate Rd Service Station (SW-bound) | Burnopfield, Lintz Green, Hamsterley Mill & Medomsley |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dunston 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 47 bus or X71 bus timetable.
Fares from Dunston to Consett
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 Dunston to Consett?
2 routes run directly from Dunston to Consett: the 47 (Go North East), the X71 (Go North East). The most frequent is the 47, 27 times each weekday — board at Colliery Road (W-Bound) and get off at Front Street (NE-bound), about 66 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dunston to Consett?
Between 39 minutes on the X71 and 66 on the 47, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Winlaton Mill, Blackhall Mill, Hamsterley, Low Westwood and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dunston to Consett?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:07 and the last around 23:18. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dunston to Consett?
Adult singles from Dunston to Consett: £2.50 on the 47 and X71 (Go North East). 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.