🚌 Bus from Washington to Gateshead
12 direct routes · about 11 min · first bus 05:23, last bus 23:16 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X1 | Go North East | ~11 min | 103 | 05:23 | 23:16 | Galleries Bus Station (Stand D) |
| 4 | Go North East | ~34 min | 86 | 05:04 | 22:56 | Washington Arts Centre (W-Bound) |
| X1A | Go North East | ~12 min | 15 | 06:36 | 20:31 | Galleries Bus Station (Stand D) |
| 82 | Go North East | ~23 min | 11 | 07:24 | 17:49 | Waterview Park Stand 3 (W-Bound) |
| 81 | Go North East | ~27 min | 8 | 09:16 | 16:26 | Waterview Park Stand 3 (W-Bound) |
| TB23 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~16 min | 3 | 10:12 | 14:12 | Knoulberry Road - Shunner Close (N-Bound) |
| TB22 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~16 min | 3 | 11:12 | 15:12 | Knoulberry Road - Shunner Close (N-Bound) |
| X1B | Go North East | ~38 min | 2 | 06:22 | 06:46 | Washington Hospital (SE-Bound) |
| 56 | Go North East | ~21 min | 1 | 05:28 | 05:28 | Spire Road-Glover Industrial Estate (N-Bound) |
| 82A | Go North East | ~18 min | 1 | 06:32 | 06:32 | Galleries Bus Station (Stand C) |
| 873 | Go North East | ~17 min | 1 | 07:50 | 07:50 | Springwell Road-Primary School (N-Bound) |
| 874 | Go North East | ~11 min | 1 | 15:34 | 15:34 | Springwell Village (N-Bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Washington 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 Washington to Gateshead?
12 routes run directly from Washington to Gateshead: the X1 (Go North East), the 4 (Go North East), the X1A (Go North East), the 82 (Go North East), the 81 (Go North East), the TB23 (Gateshead Central Buses), the TB22 (Gateshead Central Buses), the X1B (Go North East), the 56 (Go North East), the 82A (Go North East), the 873 (Go North East), the 874 (Go North East).
How long does the bus take from Washington to Gateshead?
Around 11 minutes on the X1, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Washington to Gateshead?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X1) leaves around 05:23 and the last around 23:16. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Washington to Gateshead?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.