Bus from Sunderland to Springwell
6 direct routes · about 51 min · first bus 04:34, last bus 00:46 (weekdays).
Next buses to Springwell as of 10:51
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | Go North East | ~51 min | 75 | Sat 70 · Sun 48 | 04:34 | 00:46 | Stockton Road (S-Bound) | Springwell Village (N-Bound) | Monkwearmouth, Marley Pots, Hylton Red House & Hylton Castle |
| X1 | Go North East | ~28 min | 63 | Sat 60 · Sun 34 | 05:05 | 22:29 | Houghton-Le-Spring (N-Bound) | Springwell Village (N-Bound) | Houghton-le-Spring |
| 16 | Stagecoach North East | ~12 min | 55 | Sat 51 · Sun 37 | 05:54 | 23:01 | Sunderland Green Terrace (39) | Somerset Road (SW-Bound) | — |
| 23 | Stagecoach North East | ~10 min | 54 | Sat 51 · Sun 30 | 05:53 | 23:03 | Holmeside (Stand 5) | Sunningdale Road (W-Bound) | Tunstall, Ashbrooke & Barnes Park |
| X1A | Go North East | ~28 min | 15 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:16 | 20:13 | Houghton-Le-Spring (N-Bound) | Springwell Village (N-Bound) | Houghton-le-Spring |
| 81 | Go North East | ~18 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 15 | 18:41 | 22:41 | Birtley Road-Goldstar (S-Bound) | Foxpond Roundabout (NW-Bound) | Gateshead |
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 56 bus, X1 bus, 16 bus, 23 bus, X1A bus or 81 bus timetable.
Fares from Sunderland to Springwell
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 56 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single, £4.60 return on the X1 and X1A (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single on the 16 and 23 (Stagecoach North East) and the 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 Springwell?
6 routes run directly from Sunderland to Springwell: the 56 (Go North East), the X1 (Go North East), the 16 (Stagecoach North East), the 23 (Stagecoach North East), the X1A (Go North East), the 81 (Go North East). The most frequent is the 56, 75 times each weekday — board at Stockton Road (S-Bound) and get off at Springwell Village (N-Bound), about 51 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Sunderland to Springwell?
Around 51 minutes on the 56, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Monkwearmouth, Marley Pots, Hylton Red House, Hylton Castle on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Sunderland to Springwell?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:34 and the last around 00:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sunderland to Springwell?
Adult singles from Sunderland to Springwell: £2.50 on the 56 (Go North East); £2.50 on the X1 and X1A (Go North East); £2.50 on the 16 and 23 (Stagecoach North East) and the 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.