Bus from Metrocentre to Shotley Bridge
2 direct routes · 35–50 min · first bus 06:09, last bus 23:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Shotley Bridge as of 10:36
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Metrocentre, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X45 | Go North East | ~35 min | 30 | Sat 29 · Sun 23 | 06:53 | 23:55 | Handy Drive-Bus Depot (W-Bound) | Catholic Church (NE-bound) | Winlaton Mill, Hamsterley Mill, Hamsterley, Low Westwood & Ebchester |
| 47 | Go North East | ~50 min | 27 | Sat 25 · Sun 13 | 06:09 | 23:20 | Handy Drive-Bus Depot (W-Bound) | Post Office (S-bound) | Winlaton Mill, Blackhall Mill, Hamsterley, Low Westwood & Ebchester |
Times are for the first boarding point in Metrocentre 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 X45 bus or 47 bus timetable.
Fares from Metrocentre to Shotley Bridge
- £2.50 adult single on the X45 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 47 (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 Metrocentre to Shotley Bridge?
2 routes run directly from Metrocentre to Shotley Bridge: the X45 (Go North East), the 47 (Go North East). The most frequent is the X45, 30 times each weekday — board at Handy Drive-Bus Depot (W-Bound) and get off at Catholic Church (NE-bound), about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Metrocentre to Shotley Bridge?
Between 35 minutes on the X45 and 50 on the 47, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Winlaton Mill, Hamsterley Mill, Hamsterley, Low Westwood and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Metrocentre to Shotley Bridge?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:09 and the last around 23:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Metrocentre to Shotley Bridge?
Adult singles from Metrocentre to Shotley Bridge: £2.50 on the X45 (Go North East); £2.50 on the 47 (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.