🚌 Bus from Gateshead to Houghton-le-Spring
3 direct routes · about 31 min · first bus 00:13, last bus 23:24 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X1 | Go North East | ~31 min | 97 | 00:13 | 23:24 | Interchange (Stand K) |
| 4 | Go North East | ~43 min | 85 | 05:38 | 23:37 | Interchange (Stand E) |
| X1A | Go North East | ~34 min | 13 | 07:03 | 18:43 | Interchange (Stand K) |
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 Houghton-le-Spring?
3 routes run directly from Gateshead to Houghton-le-Spring: the X1 (Go North East), the 4 (Go North East), the X1A (Go North East).
How long does the bus take from Gateshead to Houghton-le-Spring?
Around 31 minutes on the X1, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Gateshead to Houghton-le-Spring?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X1) leaves around 00:13 and the last around 23:24. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Gateshead to Houghton-le-Spring?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.