Bus from Springwell to Gateshead
14 direct routes · 16–31 min · first bus 05:16, last bus 01:22 (weekdays).
Next buses to Gateshead as of 02:13
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 | ~24 min | 75 | Sat 70 · Sun 48 | 05:16 | 01:22 | Springwell Village (N-Bound) | Interchange (Stand N) | — |
| X1 | Go North East | ~16 min | 65 | Sat 61 · Sun 37 | 05:29 | 22:52 | Springwell Village (N-Bound) | Interchange (Stand N) | — |
| X1A | Go North East | ~17 min | 15 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:43 | 20:37 | Springwell Village (N-Bound) | Interchange (Stand N) | — |
| 22 | Go North East | ~31 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:35 | 17:57 | Foxpond Roundabout (NW-Bound) | Interchange (Stand N) | — |
| 81 | Go North East | ~27 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 15 | 18:59 | 22:59 | Foxpond Roundabout (NW-Bound) | Interchange (Stand N) | — |
| TB23 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~15 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 10:18 | 14:18 | Peareth Hall Road-Heugh Hill (SW-Bound) | High Street - Springwell Road (B) | — |
| TB22 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~11 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 11:22 | 15:22 | Springwell Road-Primary School (S-Bound) | High Street - Springwell Road (B) | — |
7 occasional services — once or twice a day · X1B, 864, 874, 873, 872
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X1B | Go North East | ~17 min | 2 | weekdays only | 06:55 | 07:19 | Springwell Village (N-Bound) | Interchange (Stand N) | — |
| 864 | JH Coaches | ~5 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:38 | 15:38 | Springwell Road-Primary School (N-Bound) | Eighton Road-Nursery (S-Bound) | — |
| 874 | Go North East | ~4 min | 1 | Fridays only | 15:34 | 15:34 | Springwell Village (N-Bound) | High Street - Springwell Road (B) | — |
| 874 | Northstar | ~4 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:34 | 15:34 | Springwell Village (N-Bound) | High Street - Springwell Road (B) | — |
| 873 | Northstar | ~11 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:41 | 15:41 | Springwell Village (N-Bound) | High Street - Springwell Road | — |
| 872 | L & G Coaches | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:16 | 08:16 | Peareth Hall Road-Heugh Hill (SW-Bound) | Lord Lawson Of Beamish Academy (S-Bound) | — |
| 873 | L & G Coaches | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:52 | 07:52 | Springwell Village (N-Bound) | High Street - Springwell Road | — |
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, X1 bus, X1A bus, 22 bus, 81 bus, 864 bus, 874 bus or 873 bus timetable.
Fares from Springwell to Gateshead
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 56, X1, X1A, 22 and X1B (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single on the 81 (Go North East) and the TB23 and 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 Gateshead?
14 routes run directly from Springwell to Gateshead: the 56 (Go North East), the X1 (Go North East), the X1A (Go North East), the 22 (Go North East), the 81 (Go North East), the TB23 (Gateshead Central Buses), the TB22 (Gateshead Central Buses), the X1B (Go North East), the 864 (JH Coaches), the 874 (Go North East), the 874 (Northstar), the 873 (Northstar), the 872 (L & G Coaches), the 873 (L & G Coaches). The most frequent is the 56, 75 times each weekday — board at Springwell Village (N-Bound) and get off at Interchange (Stand N), about 24 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Springwell to Gateshead?
Between 16 minutes on the X1 and 31 on the 22, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Springwell to Gateshead?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:16 and the last around 01:22. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Springwell to Gateshead?
Adult singles from Springwell to Gateshead: £2.50 on the 56, X1, X1A, 22 and X1B (Go North East); £2.50 on the 81 (Go North East) and the TB23 and 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.