Bus from Durham to Newcastle upon Tyne
5 direct routes · 50–71 min · first bus 04:25, last bus 22:50 (weekdays); night service N21 runs 00:27–03:27.
Next buses to Newcastle upon Tyne as of 06:43
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Durham, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Go North East | ~71 min | 38 | Sat 34 · Sun 32 | 04:25 | 22:50 | County Hall (NW-bound) | John Dobson Street (N-Bound) | Plawsworth Gate, Plawsworth, Chester Moor, Chester-le-Street & Gateshead |
| X21 | Go North East | ~50 min | 26 | Sat 24 · Sun 10 | 06:24 | 20:19 | County Hall (NW-bound) | John Dobson Street (N-Bound) | Plawsworth Gate, Plawsworth, Chester Moor, Chester-le-Street & Gateshead |
| X12 | Arriva North East | ~52 min | 14 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:03 | 19:38 | County Hall (NW-bound) | Eldon Square Bus Station (Stand F) | Chester-le-Street & Gateshead |
| N21 | Go North East | ~39 min | 4 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 00:27 | 03:27 | County Hall (NW-bound) | Monument Market Street (W-Bound) | Plawsworth Gate, Plawsworth, Chester Moor, Chester-le-Street & Gateshead |
| 177 | National Express | ~30 min | 1 | Friday to Sunday only | 20:05 | 20:05 | Sutton Street (NE-bound) | Newcastle Coach Station (S-Bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Durham 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 21 bus, X21 bus, X12 bus, N21 bus or 177 bus timetable.
Fares from Durham to Newcastle upon Tyne
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 21 and X21 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single on the N21 (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 Durham to Newcastle upon Tyne?
5 routes run directly from Durham to Newcastle upon Tyne: the 21 (Go North East), the X21 (Go North East), the X12 (Arriva North East), the N21 (Go North East), the 177 (National Express). The most frequent is the 21, 38 times each weekday — board at County Hall (NW-bound) and get off at John Dobson Street (N-Bound), about 71 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Durham to Newcastle upon Tyne?
Between 50 minutes on the X21 and 71 on the 21, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Plawsworth Gate, Plawsworth, Chester Moor, Chester-le-Street and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Durham to Newcastle upon Tyne?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:25 and the last around 22:50 — and night service N21 runs 00:27–03:27. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Durham to Newcastle upon Tyne?
Adult singles from Durham to Newcastle upon Tyne: £2.50 on the 21 and X21 (Go North East); £2.50 on the N21 (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.