Bus from Gateshead to Leadgate
5 direct routes · 30–42 min · first bus 08:06, last bus 19:21 (weekdays).
Next buses to Leadgate as of 05:35
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X71 | Go North East | ~19 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:59 | 18:43 | Pack Horse (SW-bound) | opposite Co-op (W-bound) | Burnopfield, Lintz Green, Hamsterley Mill & Medomsley |
| X70 | Go North East | ~31 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 08:06 | 18:13 | Lobley Hill Road - Beechwood Gardens (W-Bound) | opposite Co-op (W-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 | ~42 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 17:34 | 18:36 | Lobley Hill Road - Beechwood Gardens (W-Bound) | opposite Co-op (W-bound) | Causey, Stanley & Annfield Plain |
| X71A | Go North East | ~30 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 19:21 | 19:21 | Lobley Hill Road - Beechwood Gardens (W-Bound) | opposite Co-op (W-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 X71 bus, X70 bus, X32 bus or SB6 bus timetable.
Fares from Gateshead to Leadgate
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the X71, X70, X32 and X71A (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single on the SB6 (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 Leadgate?
5 routes run directly from Gateshead to Leadgate: 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 X71, 13 times each weekday — board at Pack Horse (SW-bound) and get off at opposite Co-op (W-bound), about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Gateshead to Leadgate?
Between 30 minutes on the X71A and 42 on the X32, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Burnopfield, Lintz Green, Hamsterley Mill, Medomsley on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Gateshead to Leadgate?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:06 and the last around 19:21. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Gateshead to Leadgate?
Adult singles from Gateshead to Leadgate: £2.50 on the X71, X70, X32 and X71A (Go North East); £2.50 on the SB6 (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.