🚌 Bus from Sunderland to Gateshead
7 direct routes · about 49 min · first bus 00:02, last bus 23:17 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | Go North East | ~49 min | 125 | 00:02 | 23:17 | Interchange (Stand F) |
| X1 | Go North East | ~30 min | 98 | 05:05 | 22:59 | Houghton-Le-Spring (N-Bound) |
| 4 | Go North East | ~62 min | 84 | 04:40 | 22:32 | Hillside Way (N-Bound) |
| X24 | Stagecoach North East | ~37 min | 26 | 06:32 | 19:24 | Fawcett Street (G) |
| X1A | Go North East | ~33 min | 15 | 06:16 | 20:13 | Houghton-Le-Spring (N-Bound) |
| 81 | Go North East | ~45 min | 7 | 09:58 | 16:08 | Interchange (Stand K) |
| X24A | Stagecoach North East | ~51 min | 3 | 16:12 | 17:42 | Fawcett Street (G) |
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 Gateshead?
7 routes run directly from Sunderland to Gateshead: the 56 (Go North East), the X1 (Go North East), the 4 (Go North East), the X24 (Stagecoach North East), the X1A (Go North East), the 81 (Go North East), the X24A (Stagecoach North East).
How long does the bus take from Sunderland to Gateshead?
Around 49 minutes on the 56, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Sunderland to Gateshead?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 56) leaves around 00:02 and the last around 23:17. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sunderland to Gateshead?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.