Bus from Heworth (Gateshead) to Houghton-le-Spring
1 direct route · about 46 min · first bus 05:38, last bus 23:37 (weekdays).
Next buses to Houghton-le-Spring as of 09:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Heworth, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Go North East | ~46 min | 57 | Sat 54 · Sun 28 | 05:38 | 23:37 | Heworth Felling By-Pass (SE-Bound) | Chester Road-Boundary Houses (SW-Bound) | Follingsby, Washington & Barnwell |
Times are for the first boarding point in Heworth 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 4 bus timetable.
Fares from Heworth to Houghton-le-Spring
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 4 (Go North East)
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 Heworth to Houghton-le-Spring?
The 4 (Go North East) runs directly from Heworth to Houghton-le-Spring. Board at Heworth Felling By-Pass (SE-Bound) and get off at Chester Road-Boundary Houses (SW-Bound); the journey takes about 46 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Heworth to Houghton-le-Spring?
Around 46 minutes on the 4, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Follingsby, Washington, Barnwell on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Heworth to Houghton-le-Spring?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:38 and the last around 23:37. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Heworth to Houghton-le-Spring?
An adult single from Heworth to Houghton-le-Spring is £2.50 on the 4 (Go North East), from Heworth Felling By-Pass (SE-Bound) to Chester Road-Boundary Houses (SW-Bound); an adult return is £5.00. 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.