🚌 Bus from Houghton-le-Spring to Chester-le-Street
4 direct routes · about 25 min · first bus 06:51, last bus 23:33 (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 | ~25 min | 43 | 06:51 | 23:33 | Chester Road-Hindsons Crescent (SW-Bound) |
| 71 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~26 min | 14 | 07:03 | 20:28 | Houghton-Le-Spring (N-Bound) |
| 885 | Go North East | ~27 min | 1 | 07:48 | 07:48 | Front Street (W-Bound) |
| 887 | Go North East | ~24 min | 1 | 07:54 | 07:54 | Chester Road-Boundary Houses (SW-Bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Houghton-le-Spring 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 Houghton-le-Spring to Chester-le-Street?
4 routes run directly from Houghton-le-Spring to Chester-le-Street: the 78 (Go North East), the 71 (Gateshead Central Buses), the 885 (Go North East), the 887 (Go North East).
How long does the bus take from Houghton-le-Spring to Chester-le-Street?
Around 25 minutes on the 78, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Houghton-le-Spring to Chester-le-Street?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 78) leaves around 06:51 and the last around 23:33. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Houghton-le-Spring to Chester-le-Street?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.