Bus from Swalwell to High Spen
3 direct routes · 18–26 min · first bus 06:14, last bus 23:26 (weekdays).
Next buses to High Spen as of 09:24
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Swalwell, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | Go North East | ~18 min | 29 | Sat 27 · Sun 15 | 06:14 | 23:26 | Swalwell Roundabout (S-Bound) | Hookergate Lane (N-Bound) | Winlaton Mill |
| 849 | Stanley Travel | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:29 | 15:29 | Hexham Road - Broadmeadows Close (E-Bound) | Ramsey Street (SE-Bound) | — |
| 893 | Stanley Travel | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:29 | 15:29 | Hexham Road - Broadmeadows Close (E-Bound) | Ramsey Street (SE-Bound) | Winlaton Mill |
Times are for the first boarding point in Swalwell 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 47 bus, 849 bus or 893 bus timetable.
Fares from Swalwell to High Spen
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 47 (Go North East)
- £2.00 adult single on the 849 (Stanley Travel)
- £2.50 adult single on the 893 (Stanley Travel)
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 Swalwell to High Spen?
3 routes run directly from Swalwell to High Spen: the 47 (Go North East), the 849 (Stanley Travel), the 893 (Stanley Travel). The most frequent is the 47, 29 times each weekday — board at Swalwell Roundabout (S-Bound) and get off at Hookergate Lane (N-Bound), about 18 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Swalwell to High Spen?
Between 18 minutes on the 47 and 26 on the 849, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Winlaton Mill on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Swalwell to High Spen?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:14 and the last around 23:26. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Swalwell to High Spen?
Adult singles from Swalwell to High Spen: £2.50 on the 47 (Go North East); £2.00 on the 849 (Stanley Travel); £2.50 on the 893 (Stanley Travel). 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.