🚌 Bus from Gateshead to Washington
12 direct routes · about 20 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 | ~20 min | 130 | 00:18 | 00:06 | Interchange (Stand J) |
| X1 | Go North East | ~15 min | 104 | 00:13 | 23:43 | Interchange (Stand K) |
| 4 | Go North East | ~18 min | 95 | 05:37 | 23:37 | Interchange (Stand E) |
| 81 | Go North East | ~45 min | 19 | 10:27 | 23:29 | Interchange (Stand L) |
| X1A | Go North East | ~17 min | 13 | 07:03 | 18:43 | Interchange (Stand K) |
| 82 | Go North East | ~33 min | 12 | 07:22 | 18:47 | Queen Elizabeth Hospital (D) |
| TB23 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~15 min | 3 | 10:35 | 14:35 | High Street - Springwell Road (B) |
| TB22 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~15 min | 3 | 09:35 | 13:35 | High Street - Springwell Road (B) |
| X1B | Go North East | ~19 min | 2 | 17:07 | 17:49 | Interchange (Stand K) |
| 85A | Go North East | ~18 min | 1 | 07:37 | 07:37 | Interchange (Stand K) |
| 444 | Go North East | ~10 min | 1 | 08:20 | 08:20 | Durham Road-Harras Bank (S-Bound) |
| 874 | Go North East | ~9 min | 1 | 15:25 | 15:25 | Lord Lawson Of Beamish Academy (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 Washington?
12 routes run directly from Gateshead to Washington: the 56 (Go North East), the X1 (Go North East), the 4 (Go North East), the 81 (Go North East), the X1A (Go North East), the 82 (Go North East), the TB23 (Gateshead Central Buses), the TB22 (Gateshead Central Buses), the X1B (Go North East), the 85A (Go North East), the 444 (Go North East), the 874 (Go North East).
How long does the bus take from Gateshead to Washington?
Around 20 minutes on the 56, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Gateshead to Washington?
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 Washington?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.