Bus from Easington Lane to Hetton Downs
3 direct routes · 9–19 min · first bus 05:22, last bus 23:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Hetton Downs as of 03:25
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Easington Lane, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X1 | Go North East | ~9 min | 63 | Sat 60 · Sun 39 | 05:22 | 23:15 | High Street (NW-Bound) | Houghton Road-Cemetery (N-Bound) | — |
| 168 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~9 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 09:35 | 16:35 | High Street (NW-Bound) | Regent Street (W-Bound) | — |
| 454 | L & G Coaches | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:40 | 07:40 | High Street (NW-Bound) | Houghton Road-Cemetery (N-Bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Easington Lane 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 X1 bus, 168 bus or 454 bus timetable.
Fares from Easington Lane to Hetton Downs
- £2.50 adult single, £4.60 return on the X1 (Go North East)
- £2.20 adult single on the 168 (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 Easington Lane to Hetton Downs?
3 routes run directly from Easington Lane to Hetton Downs: the X1 (Go North East), the 168 (Gateshead Central Buses), the 454 (L & G Coaches). The most frequent is the X1, 63 times each weekday — board at High Street (NW-Bound) and get off at Houghton Road-Cemetery (N-Bound), about 9 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Easington Lane to Hetton Downs?
Between 9 minutes on the X1 and 19 on the 454, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Easington Lane to Hetton Downs?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:22 and the last around 23:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Easington Lane to Hetton Downs?
Adult singles from Easington Lane to Hetton Downs: £2.50 on the X1 (Go North East); £2.20 on the 168 (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.