🚌 Bus from Gateshead to Durham
4 direct routes · about 49 min · first bus 06:47, last bus 18:55 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Go North East | ~49 min | 47 | 06:47 | 18:55 | Interchange (Stand L) |
| X21 | Go North East | ~40 min | 41 | 06:48 | 21:25 | Interchange (Stand L) |
| X12 | Arriva North East | ~39 min | 14 | 07:10 | 20:39 | Interchange (Stand L) |
| N21 | Go North East | ~37 min | 4 | 00:23 | 03:21 | Interchange (Stand L) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Gateshead to Durham?
4 routes run directly from Gateshead to Durham: the 21 (Go North East), the X21 (Go North East), the X12 (Arriva North East), the N21 (Go North East).
How long does the bus take from Gateshead to Durham?
Around 49 minutes on the 21, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Gateshead to Durham?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 21) leaves around 06:47 and the last around 18:55. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Gateshead to Durham?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.