🚌 Bus from Houghton-le-Spring to Gateshead
3 direct routes · about 47 min · first bus 05:22, last bus 22:45 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X1 | Go North East | ~47 min | 96 | 05:22 | 22:45 | High Street (NW-Bound) |
| 4 | Go North East | ~62 min | 84 | 04:40 | 22:32 | Hillside Way (N-Bound) |
| X1A | Go North East | ~46 min | 15 | 06:07 | 20:04 | Interchange (Stand B) |
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 Gateshead?
3 routes run directly from Houghton-le-Spring to Gateshead: the X1 (Go North East), the 4 (Go North East), the X1A (Go North East).
How long does the bus take from Houghton-le-Spring to Gateshead?
Around 47 minutes on the X1, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Houghton-le-Spring to Gateshead?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X1) leaves around 05:22 and the last around 22:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Houghton-le-Spring to Gateshead?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.