🚌 Bus from Gateshead to Sunderland
7 direct routes · about 38 min · first bus 00:18, last bus 00:06 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | Go North East | ~38 min | 130 | 00:18 | 00:06 | Interchange (Stand J) |
| X1 | Go North East | ~41 min | 97 | 00:13 | 23:24 | Interchange (Stand K) |
| 4 | Go North East | ~62 min | 82 | 05:38 | 23:37 | Interchange (Stand E) |
| X24 | Stagecoach North East | ~22 min | 27 | 08:55 | 20:15 | High Street - Swan Street (S-Bound) |
| X1A | Go North East | ~46 min | 13 | 07:03 | 18:43 | Interchange (Stand K) |
| 81 | Go North East | ~76 min | 5 | 10:27 | 14:37 | Interchange (Stand L) |
| X24A | Stagecoach North East | ~35 min | 2 | 07:30 | 08:10 | High Street - Swan Street (S-Bound) |
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 Sunderland?
7 routes run directly from Gateshead to Sunderland: the 56 (Go North East), the X1 (Go North East), the 4 (Go North East), the X24 (Stagecoach North East), the X1A (Go North East), the 81 (Go North East), the X24A (Stagecoach North East).
How long does the bus take from Gateshead to Sunderland?
Around 38 minutes on the 56, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Gateshead to Sunderland?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 56) leaves around 00:18 and the last around 00:06. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Gateshead to Sunderland?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.