Bus from Washington (Tyne & Wear) to High Barnes
5 direct routes · 22–33 min · first bus 05:31, last bus 23:23 (weekdays).
Next buses to High Barnes as of 05:37
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Washington, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Go North East | ~22 min | 47 | Sat 43 · Sun 32 | 06:33 | 23:23 | Bonemill Lane - Biddick Lane (E-Bound) | Royal Hospital Chester Road A (E-Bound) | Barnwell, Houghton-le-Spring, Pennywell & Grindon |
| 599 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~24 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:39 | 18:55 | Washington District 15 Exit (E-Bound) | Royal Hospital Chester Road A (E-Bound) | Castletown, Millfield, Pallion & Ford |
| 8A | Go North East | ~33 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 05:31 | 07:08 | Bonemill Lane - Biddick Lane (E-Bound) | Royal Hospital Chester Road A (E-Bound) | Pennywell & Grindon |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 451, 452
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 451 | JH Coaches | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:27 | 15:27 | St Robert Of Newminster Catholic School (S-Bound) | Ormonde Street-Sydenham Terrace (SE-Bound) | Houghton-le-Spring, Pennywell, Grindon & Ford |
| 452 | L & G Coaches | ~29 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:27 | 15:27 | St Robert Of Newminster Catholic School (S-Bound) | Chester Road-Priory Grove (NE-Bound) | Houghton-le-Spring, Barnwell, Houghton-le-Spring, Pennywell & Grindon |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 2 bus, 599 bus, 8A bus, 451 bus or 452 bus timetable.
Fares from Washington to High Barnes
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 2 and 8A (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single on the 599 (Gateshead Central Buses)
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 Washington to High Barnes?
5 routes run directly from Washington to High Barnes: the 2 (Go North East), the 599 (Gateshead Central Buses), the 8A (Go North East), the 451 (JH Coaches), the 452 (L & G Coaches). The most frequent is the 2, 47 times each weekday — board at Bonemill Lane - Biddick Lane (E-Bound) and get off at Royal Hospital Chester Road A (E-Bound), about 22 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Washington to High Barnes?
Between 22 minutes on the 2 and 33 on the 8A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Barnwell, Houghton-le-Spring, Pennywell, Grindon on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Washington to High Barnes?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:31 and the last around 23:23. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Washington to High Barnes?
Adult singles from Washington to High Barnes: £2.50 on the 2 and 8A (Go North East); £2.50 on the 599 (Gateshead Central Buses). 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.