Bus from Leadgate to Gateshead
5 direct routes · 38–57 min · first bus 05:24, last bus 17:57 (weekdays).
Next buses to Gateshead as of 05:24
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Leadgate, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X71 | Go North East | ~38 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:48 | 17:57 | Front Street (E-bound) | Front Street - School Lane (E-Bound) | Medomsley, Hamsterley Mill, Lintz Green & Burnopfield |
| X70 | Go North East | ~49 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:15 | 17:21 | Front Street (E-bound) | Interchange (Stand N) | Dipton, Flint Hill, Tantobie, Pickering Nook & Burnopfield |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · X32, X71A, SB6
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X32 | Go North East | ~57 min | 2 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 05:55 | 06:38 | Front Street (E-bound) | Interchange (Stand N) | Annfield Plain, Stanley & Causey |
| X71A | Go North East | ~41 min | 1 | weekdays only | 05:24 | 05:24 | Front Street (E-bound) | Interchange (Stand N) | Medomsley, Hamsterley Mill, Lintz Green & Burnopfield |
| SB6 | Go North East | ~29 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:44 | 15:44 | Watling Street (NW-bound) | Station Road - Stirling Lane (NE-Bound) | Medomsley, Ebchester, Low Westwood, Hamsterley & Hamsterley Mill |
Times are for the first boarding point in Leadgate 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 X71 bus, X70 bus, X32 bus or SB6 bus timetable.
Fares from Leadgate to Gateshead
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the X71, X70, X32 and X71A (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single on the SB6 (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 Leadgate to Gateshead?
5 routes run directly from Leadgate to Gateshead: the X71 (Go North East), the X70 (Go North East), the X32 (Go North East), the X71A (Go North East), the SB6 (Go North East). The most frequent is the X71, 12 times each weekday — board at Front Street (E-bound) and get off at Front Street - School Lane (E-Bound), about 38 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Leadgate to Gateshead?
Between 38 minutes on the X71 and 57 on the X32, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Medomsley, Hamsterley Mill, Lintz Green, Burnopfield on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Leadgate to Gateshead?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:24 and the last around 17:57. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Leadgate to Gateshead?
Adult singles from Leadgate to Gateshead: £2.50 on the X71, X70, X32 and X71A (Go North East); £2.50 on the SB6 (Go North East). 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.