Bus from Gateshead to Houghton-le-Spring
3 direct routes · 33–43 min · first bus 05:41, last bus 23:39 (weekdays).
Next buses to Houghton-le-Spring as of 06:43
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X1 | Go North East | ~33 min | 60 | Sat 56 · Sun 36 | 06:26 | 23:23 | High Street - Springwell Road | Houghton Le Spring (S-Bound) | Washington |
| 4 | Go North East | ~43 min | 57 | Sat 54 · Sun 28 | 05:41 | 23:39 | Lingey Lane-St Georges Court (S-Bound) | Chester Road-Boundary Houses (SW-Bound) | Follingsby, Washington & Barnwell |
| X1A | Go North East | ~33 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:14 | 18:54 | High Street - Springwell Road | Houghton Le Spring (S-Bound) | Washington |
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 X1 bus, 4 bus or X1A bus timetable.
Fares from Gateshead to Houghton-le-Spring
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 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). The most frequent is the X1, 60 times each weekday — board at High Street - Springwell Road and get off at Houghton Le Spring (S-Bound), about 33 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Gateshead to Houghton-le-Spring?
Between 33 minutes on the X1 and 43 on the 4, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Washington on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Gateshead to Houghton-le-Spring?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:41 and the last around 23:39. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Gateshead to Houghton-le-Spring?
Adult singles from Gateshead to Houghton-le-Spring: £2.50 on the X1, 4 and X1A (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.