Bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Washington (Tyne & Wear)
5 direct routes · 24–40 min · first bus 04:12, last bus 02:01 (weekdays).
Next buses to Washington (Tyne & Wear) as of 13:08
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | Go North East | ~30 min | 76 | Sat 71 · Sun 49 | 04:12 | 02:01 | High Level Bridge North End (SE-Bound) | Springwell Village (S-Bound) | Gateshead |
| X1 | Go North East | ~24 min | 66 | Sat 62 · Sun 37 | 06:08 | 23:36 | High Level Bridge North End (SE-Bound) | Springwell Village (S-Bound) | Gateshead |
| X1A | Go North East | ~24 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:56 | 18:36 | High Level Bridge North End (SE-Bound) | Springwell Village (S-Bound) | Gateshead |
| 22 | Go North East | ~35 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:24 | 18:42 | Newcastle Newgate Street (SE-Bound) | Foxpond Roundabout (SE-Bound) | Gateshead |
| X1B | Go North East | ~40 min | 2 | weekdays only | 17:00 | 17:42 | High Level Bridge North End (SE-Bound) | Biddick Lane-School (S-Bound) | Gateshead |
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 56 bus, X1 bus, X1A bus or 22 bus timetable.
Fares from Newcastle upon Tyne to Washington
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 Washington?
5 routes run directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Washington: the 56 (Go North East), the X1 (Go North East), the X1A (Go North East), the 22 (Go North East), the X1B (Go North East). The most frequent is the 56, 76 times each weekday — board at High Level Bridge North End (SE-Bound) and get off at Springwell Village (S-Bound), about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newcastle upon Tyne to Washington?
Between 24 minutes on the X1 and 40 on the X1B, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Gateshead on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Washington?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:12 and the last around 02:01. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Washington?
Adult singles from Newcastle upon Tyne to Washington: £2.50 on the 56, X1, X1A, 22 and X1B (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.