Bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Consett
6 direct routes · 46–76 min · first bus 05:57, last bus 23:43 (weekdays).
Next buses to Consett as of 07:00
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Newcastle upon Tyne, 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 | ~60 min | 30 | Sat 29 · Sun 23 | 06:42 | 23:43 | Newcastle Newgate Street (SE-Bound) | Front Street (NE-bound) | Gateshead, Winlaton Mill, Gateshead, Hamsterley Mill, Hamsterley, Low Westwood & 1 more |
| 47 | Go North East | ~76 min | 27 | Sat 25 · Sun 13 | 05:57 | 23:08 | Newcastle Newgate Street (SE-Bound) | Front Street (NE-bound) | Gateshead, Winlaton Mill, Gateshead, Blackhall Mill, Hamsterley, Low Westwood & 1 more |
| X71 | Go North East | ~52 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:32 | 18:13 | Newcastle Newgate Street (SE-Bound) | Leadgate Rd Service Station (SW-bound) | Gateshead, Burnopfield, Lintz Green, Hamsterley Mill & Medomsley |
| X70 | Go North East | ~48 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:49 | 17:57 | High Level Bridge North End (SE-Bound) | Leadgate Rd Service Station (SW-bound) | Gateshead, Burnopfield, Pickering Nook, Tantobie, Flint Hill & Dipton |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · X32, X71A
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 | ~62 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 17:16 | 18:22 | High Level Bridge North End (SE-Bound) | Leadgate Rd Service Station (SW-bound) | Gateshead, Causey, Stanley & Annfield Plain |
| X71A | Go North East | ~46 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 19:07 | 19:07 | High Level Bridge North End (SE-Bound) | Leadgate Rd Service Station (SW-bound) | Gateshead, Burnopfield, Lintz Green, Hamsterley Mill & Medomsley |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every X45 bus, 47 bus, X71 bus, X70 bus or X32 bus timetable.
Fares from Newcastle upon Tyne to Consett
- £2.50 adult single on the X45 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 47, X71, X70, X32 and X71A (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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Consett?
6 routes run directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Consett: the X45 (Go North East), the 47 (Go North East), the X71 (Go North East), the X70 (Go North East), the X32 (Go North East), the X71A (Go North East). The most frequent is the X45, 30 times each weekday — board at Newcastle Newgate Street (SE-Bound) and get off at Front Street (NE-bound), about 60 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newcastle upon Tyne to Consett?
Between 46 minutes on the X71A and 76 on the 47, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Gateshead, Winlaton Mill, Gateshead, Hamsterley Mill and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Consett?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:57 and the last around 23:43. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Consett?
Adult singles from Newcastle upon Tyne to Consett: £2.50 on the X45 (Go North East); £2.50 on the 47, X71, X70, X32 and X71A (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.