Bus from Esh to Waterhouses (Durham)
2 direct routes · about 15 min · first bus 08:59, last bus 18:09 (weekdays).
Next buses to Waterhouses (Durham) as of 12:09
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Esh, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~15 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 08:59 | 18:09 | Laude Bank (SW-bound) | Terrace (SW-bound) | Quebec, Wilks Hill, Cornsay Colliery & Esh Winning |
| 53 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~16 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 09:52 | 14:47 | Glebe House (SE-bound) | Terrace (SW-bound) | Quebec, Wilks Hill, Cornsay Colliery & Esh Winning |
Times are for the first boarding point in Esh 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 52 bus or 53 bus timetable.
Fares from Esh to Waterhouses
- £1.40 adult single on the 52 (Gateshead Central Buses)
- £2.50 adult single, £3.70 return on the 53 (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 Esh to Waterhouses?
2 routes run directly from Esh to Waterhouses: the 52 (Gateshead Central Buses), the 53 (Gateshead Central Buses). The most frequent is the 52, 5 times each weekday — board at Laude Bank (SW-bound) and get off at Terrace (SW-bound), about 15 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Esh to Waterhouses?
Around 15 minutes on the 52, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Quebec, Wilks Hill, Cornsay Colliery, Esh Winning on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Esh to Waterhouses?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:59 and the last around 18:09. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Esh to Waterhouses?
Adult singles from Esh to Waterhouses: £1.40 on the 52 (Gateshead Central Buses); £2.50 on the 53 (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.