Bus from Sunderland to Barmston (Washington)
8 direct routes · 20–83 min · first bus 04:58, last bus 23:10 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 09:50, last bus 23:10.
Next buses to Barmston (Washington) as of 18:25
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Sunderland, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Go North East | ~25 min | 27 | Sat 27 · Sun 14 | 06:14 | 23:10 | Sunderland Green Terrace (39) | Washington District 15 Exit (W-Bound) | Millfield & Castletown |
| 82 | Go North East | ~20 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:51 | 19:19 | Birtley Road-Flyover (N-Bound) | Pattinson Road-Sewage Works (NE-Bound) | — |
| 599 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~83 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:16 | 18:37 | University Of Sunderland (W-Bound) | Washington District 15 Exit (E-Bound) | Ford, Pallion, Millfield, Castletown, Jarrow, Hebburn & 1 more |
| 81 | Go North East | ~23 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 14 | 20:13 | 22:13 | Birtley Road-Flyover (N-Bound) | Pattinson Road-Sewage Works (NE-Bound) | — |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 939, 458, 56, 8A
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 939 | L & G Coaches | ~22 min | 2 | weekdays only | 06:36 | 06:56 | Stockton Road (S-Bound) | Washington District 15 Exit (W-Bound) | Monkwearmouth, Marley Pots & Hylton Red House |
| 458 | L & G Coaches | ~20 min | 2 | weekdays only | 08:00 | 08:01 | Sunderland Road - Beaumont Street (W-Bound) | Pattinson Road-Mandarin Way (S-Bound) | Marley Pots, Hylton Red House, Hylton Castle & Castletown |
| 56 | Go North East | ~27 min | 1 | weekdays only | 04:58 | 04:58 | Stockton Road (S-Bound) | Washington District 15 Exit (W-Bound) | Monkwearmouth, Marley Pots, Hylton Red House & Hylton Castle |
| 8A | Go North East | ~25 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:59 | 06:59 | Sunderland Green Terrace (39) | Washington District 15 Exit (W-Bound) | Grindon & Pennywell |
Times are for the first boarding point in Sunderland 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 8 bus, 82 bus, 599 bus, 81 bus, 939 bus, 458 bus, 56 bus or 8A bus timetable.
Fares from Sunderland to Barmston
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 8 and 56 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single on the 82 and 81 (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 Sunderland to Barmston?
8 routes run directly from Sunderland to Barmston: the 8 (Go North East), the 82 (Go North East), the 599 (Gateshead Central Buses), the 81 (Go North East), the 939 (L & G Coaches), the 458 (L & G Coaches), the 56 (Go North East), the 8A (Go North East). The most frequent is the 8, 27 times each weekday — board at Sunderland Green Terrace (39) and get off at Washington District 15 Exit (W-Bound), about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Sunderland to Barmston?
Between 20 minutes on the 458 and 83 on the 599, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Millfield, Castletown on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Sunderland to Barmston?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:58 and the last around 23:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sunderland to Barmston?
Adult singles from Sunderland to Barmston: £2.50 on the 8 and 56 (Go North East); £2.50 on the 82 and 81 (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.