Bus from Gateshead to Consett
7 direct routes · 32–64 min · first bus 06:09, last bus 23:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Consett as of 04:34
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Gateshead, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X45 | Go North East | ~47 min | 30 | Sat 29 · Sun 23 | 06:53 | 23:55 | Handy Drive-Bus Depot (W-Bound) | Front Street (NE-bound) | Winlaton Mill, Hamsterley Mill, Hamsterley, Low Westwood & Ebchester |
| 47 | Go North East | ~64 min | 27 | Sat 25 · Sun 13 | 06:09 | 23:20 | Handy Drive-Bus Depot (W-Bound) | Front Street (NE-bound) | Winlaton Mill, Blackhall Mill, Hamsterley, Low Westwood & Ebchester |
| X71 | Go North East | ~21 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:59 | 18:43 | Pack Horse (SW-bound) | Leadgate Rd Service Station (SW-bound) | Burnopfield, Lintz Green, Hamsterley Mill & Medomsley |
| X70 | Go North East | ~33 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 08:06 | 18:13 | Lobley Hill Road - Beechwood Gardens (W-Bound) | Leadgate Rd Service Station (SW-bound) | Burnopfield, Pickering Nook, Tantobie, Flint Hill & Dipton |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · X32, X71A, SB6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X32 | Go North East | ~44 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 17:34 | 18:36 | Lobley Hill Road - Beechwood Gardens (W-Bound) | Leadgate Rd Service Station (SW-bound) | Causey, Stanley & Annfield Plain |
| X71A | Go North East | ~32 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 19:21 | 19:21 | Lobley Hill Road - Beechwood Gardens (W-Bound) | Leadgate Rd Service Station (SW-bound) | Burnopfield, Lintz Green, Hamsterley Mill & Medomsley |
| SB6 | Go North East | ~34 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:36 | 07:36 | Station Road - The Grove (SW-Bound) | Watling Street (SE-bound) | Hamsterley Mill, Hamsterley, Low Westwood, Ebchester & Medomsley |
Times are for the first boarding point in Gateshead 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 X45 bus, 47 bus, X71 bus, X70 bus, X32 bus or SB6 bus timetable.
Fares from Gateshead to Consett
- £2.50 adult single on the X45 and SB6 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 47, X71, X70, X32 and X71A (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 Gateshead to Consett?
7 routes run directly from Gateshead to Consett: the X45 (Go North East), the 47 (Go North East), the X71 (Go North East), the X70 (Go North East), the X32 (Go North East), the X71A (Go North East), the SB6 (Go North East). The most frequent is the X45, 30 times each weekday — board at Handy Drive-Bus Depot (W-Bound) and get off at Front Street (NE-bound), about 47 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Gateshead to Consett?
Between 32 minutes on the X71A and 64 on the 47, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Winlaton Mill, Hamsterley Mill, Hamsterley, Low Westwood and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Gateshead to Consett?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:09 and the last around 23:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Gateshead to Consett?
Adult singles from Gateshead to Consett: £2.50 on the X45 and SB6 (Go North East); £2.50 on the 47, X71, X70, X32 and X71A (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.