🚌 Bus from Sunderland to Chester-le-Street
4 direct routes · about 44 min · first bus 06:15, last bus 23:20 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Go North East | ~44 min | 46 | 06:15 | 23:20 | Washington Road - Nissan Factory (SW-Bound) |
| 8 | Go North East | ~57 min | 41 | 06:14 | 22:10 | Interchange (Stand K) |
| 78 | Go North East | ~46 min | 41 | 07:28 | 23:15 | Interchange (Stand J) |
| 71 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~26 min | 14 | 07:03 | 20:28 | Houghton-Le-Spring (N-Bound) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Sunderland to Chester-le-Street?
4 routes run directly from Sunderland to Chester-le-Street: the 50 (Go North East), the 8 (Go North East), the 78 (Go North East), the 71 (Gateshead Central Buses).
How long does the bus take from Sunderland to Chester-le-Street?
Around 44 minutes on the 50, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Sunderland to Chester-le-Street?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 50) leaves around 06:15 and the last around 23:20. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sunderland to Chester-le-Street?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.