Bus from Gateshead to Peterlee
2 direct routes · 42–68 min · first bus 04:40, last bus 22:53 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 08:17, last bus 23:35.
Next buses to Peterlee as of 18:13
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 | ~68 min | 26 | Sat 22 · Sun 12 | 06:26 | 22:53 | High Street - Springwell Road | Peterlee Bus Station Stand D | Washington, Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland, Houghton-le-Spring, South Hetton, Easington Village & 1 more |
| X10 | Go North East | ~42 min | 17 | Sat 16 · Sun 8 | 04:40 | 20:42 | Interchange (Stand D) | Moorcock (W-bound) | Boldon & Dalton Park |
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 or X10 bus timetable.
Fares from Gateshead to Peterlee
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 Peterlee?
2 routes run directly from Gateshead to Peterlee: the X1 (Go North East), the X10 (Go North East). The most frequent is the X1, 26 times each weekday — board at High Street - Springwell Road and get off at Peterlee Bus Station Stand D, about 68 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Gateshead to Peterlee?
Between 42 minutes on the X10 and 68 on the X1, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Washington, Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland, Houghton-le-Spring and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Gateshead to Peterlee?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:40 and the last around 22:53. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Gateshead to Peterlee?
Adult singles from Gateshead to Peterlee: £2.50 on the X1 and X10 (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.