🚌 Bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester-le-Street
8 direct routes · about 34 min · first bus 07:17, last bus 21:15 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X21 | Go North East | ~34 min | 37 | 07:17 | 21:15 | Eldon Square Bus Station (Stand F) |
| 28 | Go North East | ~60 min | 21 | 07:55 | 18:20 | Eldon Square Bus Station (Stand F) |
| X12 | Arriva North East | ~37 min | 14 | 07:00 | 20:30 | Eldon Square Bus Station (Stand F) |
| 22 | Go North East | ~52 min | 12 | 07:22 | 18:40 | Eldon Square Bus Station (Stand F) |
| 29 | Go North East | ~72 min | 11 | 07:12 | 17:35 | Eldon Square Bus Station (Stand F) |
| 28B | Go North East | ~54 min | 5 | 18:35 | 22:25 | Eldon Square Bus Station (Stand F) |
| N21 | Go North East | ~38 min | 4 | 00:10 | 03:10 | Monument Market Street (W-Bound) |
| 21 | Go North East | ~32 min | 2 | 04:07 | 04:27 | Monument Market Street (W-Bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester-le-Street?
8 routes run directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester-le-Street: the X21 (Go North East), the 28 (Go North East), the X12 (Arriva North East), the 22 (Go North East), the 29 (Go North East), the 28B (Go North East), the N21 (Go North East), the 21 (Go North East).
How long does the bus take from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester-le-Street?
Around 34 minutes on the X21, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester-le-Street?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X21) leaves around 07:17 and the last around 21:15. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester-le-Street?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.