Bus from Shotley Bridge to Blackhill (Consett)
8 direct routes · 4–9 min · first bus 06:37, last bus 00:25 (weekdays).
Next buses to Blackhill (Consett) as of 08:27
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Shotley Bridge, 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 | ~6 min | 31 | Sat 29 · Sun 23 | 06:37 | 00:25 | Catholic Church (NE-bound) | St Andrews Church (E-bound) | — |
| 47 | Go North East | ~8 min | 27 | Sat 26 · Sun 13 | 06:54 | 00:04 | Post Office (S-bound) | Rose and Crown PH (E-bound) | — |
| 16 | Go North East | ~4 min | 21 | Sat 19 · no Sunday buses | 07:06 | 18:50 | Hospital Main Entrance (SE-bound) | The Cricketers (S-bound) | — |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 773, 689, 101B, SB3, SB4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 773 | Weardale Motor Services | ~4 min | 2 | weekdays only | 11:20 | 17:00 | Catholic Church (NE-bound) | Tuckers shop (S-bound) | — |
| 689 | Go North East | ~6 min | 2 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 09:51 | 13:51 | Catholic Church (NE-bound) | The Cricketers (S-bound) | — |
| 101B | Weardale Motor Services | ~4 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:35 | 07:35 | Catholic Church (NE-bound) | St Andrews Church (E-bound) | — |
| SB3 | Go North East | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:57 | 07:57 | Catholic Church (SW-bound) | St Andrews Church (E-bound) | — |
| SB4 | Go North East | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:55 | 07:55 | Catholic Church (NE-bound) | St Andrews Church (E-bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Shotley Bridge 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, 16 bus, 773 bus, 689 bus, 101B bus, SB3 bus or SB4 bus timetable.
Fares from Shotley Bridge to Blackhill
- £2.50 adult single on the X45, SB3 and SB4 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single, £4.60 return on the 47, 16 and 689 (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 Shotley Bridge to Blackhill?
8 routes run directly from Shotley Bridge to Blackhill: the X45 (Go North East), the 47 (Go North East), the 16 (Go North East), the 773 (Weardale Motor Services), the 689 (Go North East), the 101B (Weardale Motor Services), the SB3 (Go North East), the SB4 (Go North East). The most frequent is the X45, 31 times each weekday — board at Catholic Church (NE-bound) and get off at St Andrews Church (E-bound), about 6 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Shotley Bridge to Blackhill?
Between 4 minutes on the 16 and 9 on the SB3, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Shotley Bridge to Blackhill?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:37 and the last around 00:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Shotley Bridge to Blackhill?
Adult singles from Shotley Bridge to Blackhill: £2.50 on the X45, SB3 and SB4 (Go North East); £2.50 on the 47, 16 and 689 (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.