Bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Houghton-le-Spring
2 direct routes · about 52 min · first bus 06:08, last bus 23:06 (weekdays).
Next buses to Houghton-le-Spring as of 13:35
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X1 | Go North East | ~52 min | 60 | Sat 56 · Sun 36 | 06:08 | 23:06 | High Level Bridge North End (SE-Bound) | Houghton Le Spring (S-Bound) | Gateshead & Washington |
| X1A | Go North East | ~53 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:56 | 18:36 | High Level Bridge North End (SE-Bound) | Houghton Le Spring (S-Bound) | Gateshead & Washington |
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 X1 bus or X1A bus timetable.
Fares from Newcastle upon Tyne to Houghton-le-Spring
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 Houghton-le-Spring?
2 routes run directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Houghton-le-Spring: the X1 (Go North East), the X1A (Go North East). The most frequent is the X1, 60 times each weekday — board at High Level Bridge North End (SE-Bound) and get off at Houghton Le Spring (S-Bound), about 52 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newcastle upon Tyne to Houghton-le-Spring?
Around 52 minutes on the X1, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Gateshead, Washington on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Houghton-le-Spring?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:08 and the last around 23:06. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Houghton-le-Spring?
Adult singles from Newcastle upon Tyne to Houghton-le-Spring: £2.50 on the X1 and X1A (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.