Bus from Dunston (Gateshead) to Saltwell
6 direct routes · 12–19 min · first bus 07:10, last bus 23:29 (weekdays).
Next buses to Saltwell as of 06:00
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | Go North East | ~13 min | 17 | Sat 17 · Sun 17 | 07:10 | 23:29 | Mansion Heights (E-Bound) | Saltwell Park (S-Bound) | — |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 844, 843, 846
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 844 | Stanley Travel | ~19 min | 1 | Monday to Thursday only | 15:45 | 15:45 | Colliery Road (E-Bound) | Durham Road Saltwell Park (S-Bound) | — |
| 843 | Go North East | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:56 | 15:56 | Colliery Road (E-Bound) | Saltwell Park (S-Bound) | — |
| 846 | Go North East | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:26 | 15:26 | Park Terrace (N-Bound) | Saltwell Park (S-Bound) | — |
| 846 | Stanley Travel | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:21 | 15:21 | Park Terrace (N-Bound) | Saltwell Park (S-Bound) | — |
| 844 | JH Coaches | ~19 min | 1 | Fridays only | 15:10 | 15:10 | Colliery Road (E-Bound) | Durham Road Saltwell Park (S-Bound) | — |
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 69 bus, 844 bus, 843 bus or 846 bus timetable.
Fares from Dunston to Saltwell
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 69 (Go North East)
- £2.00 adult single on the 844 and 846 (Stanley Travel)
- £1.00 adult single on the 846 (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 Dunston to Saltwell?
6 routes run directly from Dunston to Saltwell: the 69 (Go North East), the 844 (Stanley Travel), the 843 (Go North East), the 846 (Go North East), the 846 (Stanley Travel), the 844 (JH Coaches). The most frequent is the 69, 17 times each weekday — board at Mansion Heights (E-Bound) and get off at Saltwell Park (S-Bound), about 13 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dunston to Saltwell?
Between 12 minutes on the 846 and 19 on the 844, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dunston to Saltwell?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:10 and the last around 23:29. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dunston to Saltwell?
Adult singles from Dunston to Saltwell: £2.50 on the 69 (Go North East); £2.00 on the 844 and 846 (Stanley Travel); £1.00 on the 846 (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.