Bus from Springwell to Donwell
4 direct routes · about 4 min · first bus 04:31, last bus 02:25 (weekdays).
Next buses to Donwell as of 09:11
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Springwell, 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 | ~4 min | 76 | Sat 71 · Sun 49 | 04:31 | 02:25 | Springwell Village (S-Bound) | Wellbank Road (S-Bound) | — |
| TB22 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~6 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 09:50 | 13:50 | Springwell Village (S-Bound) | London Avenue | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 85A, 460
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85A | Go North East | ~7 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:55 | 07:55 | Springwell Village (S-Bound) | Wellbank Road (S-Bound) | — |
| 460 | L & G Coaches | ~3 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:57 | 07:57 | Peareth Hall Road-Highbury Avenue (NE-Bound) | Wellbank Road (S-Bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Springwell 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, 85A bus or 460 bus timetable.
Fares from Springwell to Donwell
- £2.50 adult single, £4.60 return on the 56 and 85A (Go North East)
- £2.20 adult single on the TB22 (Gateshead Central Buses)
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 Springwell to Donwell?
4 routes run directly from Springwell to Donwell: the 56 (Go North East), the TB22 (Gateshead Central Buses), the 85A (Go North East), the 460 (L & G Coaches). The most frequent is the 56, 76 times each weekday — board at Springwell Village (S-Bound) and get off at Wellbank Road (S-Bound), about 4 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Springwell to Donwell?
Around 4 minutes on the 56, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Springwell to Donwell?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:31 and the last around 02:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Springwell to Donwell?
Adult singles from Springwell to Donwell: £2.50 on the 56 and 85A (Go North East); £2.20 on the TB22 (Gateshead Central Buses). 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.