🚌 Bus from Great Lumley to Houghton-le-Spring
3 direct routes · about 11 min · first bus 06:25, last bus 22:40 (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 | ~11 min | 43 | 06:25 | 22:40 | Church (NE-bound) |
| 71 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~7 min | 14 | 07:44 | 21:07 | Post Office (E-bound) |
| 887 | Go North East | ~12 min | 1 | 15:34 | 15:34 | Post Office (E-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 Houghton-le-Spring?
3 routes run directly from Great Lumley to Houghton-le-Spring: the 78 (Go North East), the 71 (Gateshead Central Buses), the 887 (Go North East).
How long does the bus take from Great Lumley to Houghton-le-Spring?
Around 11 minutes on the 78, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Great Lumley to Houghton-le-Spring?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 78) leaves around 06:25 and the last around 22:40. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Great Lumley to Houghton-le-Spring?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.