🚌 Bus from Great Lumley to Chester-le-Street
5 direct routes · about 13 min · first bus 07:03, last bus 23:42 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | Go North East | ~13 min | 43 | 07:03 | 23:42 | Church (SW-bound) |
| 71 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~9 min | 14 | 07:20 | 20:44 | Post Office (W-bound) |
| 887 | Go North East | ~10 min | 1 | 08:08 | 08:08 | Post Office (W-bound) |
| 888 | Go North East | ~10 min | 1 | 08:06 | 08:06 | Post Office (W-bound) |
| 886 | Go North East | ~10 min | 1 | 08:04 | 08:04 | Post Office (W-bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Great Lumley 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 Great Lumley to Chester-le-Street?
5 routes run directly from Great Lumley to Chester-le-Street: the 78 (Go North East), the 71 (Gateshead Central Buses), the 887 (Go North East), the 888 (Go North East), the 886 (Go North East).
How long does the bus take from Great Lumley to Chester-le-Street?
Around 13 minutes on the 78, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Great Lumley to Chester-le-Street?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 78) leaves around 07:03 and the last around 23:42. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Great Lumley to Chester-le-Street?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.