🚌 Bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Washington
4 direct routes · about 29 min · first bus 00:07, last bus 23:56 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | Go North East | ~29 min | 130 | 00:07 | 23:56 | Monument Market Street (W) |
| X1A | Go North East | ~27 min | 13 | 06:53 | 18:33 | Eldon Square Bus Station (Stand E) |
| X1B | Go North East | ~29 min | 2 | 16:57 | 17:39 | Eldon Square Bus Station (Stand E) |
| X1 | Go North East | ~24 min | 1 | 00:03 | 00:03 | 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 Washington?
4 routes run directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Washington: the 56 (Go North East), the X1A (Go North East), the X1B (Go North East), the X1 (Go North East).
How long does the bus take from Newcastle upon Tyne to Washington?
Around 29 minutes on the 56, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Washington?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 56) leaves around 00:07 and the last around 23:56. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Washington?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.