Bus from Ryton (Gateshead) to Winlaton
7 direct routes · 11–35 min · first bus 07:09, last bus 23:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Winlaton as of 10:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ryton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R3 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~30 min | 17 | Sat 16 · Sun 17 | 07:09 | 23:10 | Main Road - Whitewell Lane (E-Bound) | Scotland Head-St Pauls Church (S-Bound) | — |
| R6 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~11 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 08:28 | 17:28 | Main Road - Watermill (W-Bound) | Bus Station (Stand C) | Blaydon Burn |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 868, 863, 884, 891, 861
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 868 | JH Coaches | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:55 | 15:55 | Thorp Academy (S-Bound) | Scotland Head-Park Lane (N-Bound) | Blackhall Mill, Hamsterley, Hamsterley Mill & Winlaton Mill |
| 863 | Go North East | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 14:40 | 14:40 | Thorp Academy (S-Bound) | Scotland Head-Park Lane (N-Bound) | — |
| 884 | Go North East | ~16 min | 1 | weekdays only | 14:40 | 14:40 | Thorp Academy (S-Bound) | Scotland Head-Park Lane (N-Bound) | — |
| 891 | Stanley Travel | ~17 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 08:06 | 08:06 | Thorp Academy (S-Bound) | Wylam View (W-Bound) | — |
| 861 | Northstar | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:05 | 08:05 | Thorp Academy (S-Bound) | Wylam View (W-Bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ryton 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 R3 bus, R6 bus, 868 bus, 863 bus, 884 bus, 891 bus or 861 bus timetable.
Fares from Ryton to Winlaton
- £2.50 adult single on the R3 and R6 (Gateshead Central Buses)
- £1.00 adult single on the 884 (Go North East)
- £2.00 adult single on the 891 (Stanley Travel)
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 Ryton to Winlaton?
7 routes run directly from Ryton to Winlaton: the R3 (Gateshead Central Buses), the R6 (Gateshead Central Buses), the 868 (JH Coaches), the 863 (Go North East), the 884 (Go North East), the 891 (Stanley Travel), the 861 (Northstar). The most frequent is the R3, 17 times each weekday — board at Main Road - Whitewell Lane (E-Bound) and get off at Scotland Head-St Pauls Church (S-Bound), about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ryton to Winlaton?
Between 11 minutes on the R6 and 35 on the 868, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ryton to Winlaton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:09 and the last around 23:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ryton to Winlaton?
Adult singles from Ryton to Winlaton: £2.50 on the R3 and R6 (Gateshead Central Buses); £1.00 on the 884 (Go North East); £2.00 on the 891 (Stanley Travel). 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.