Bus from Washington (Tyne & Wear) to Houghton-le-Spring
14 direct routes · 9–29 min · first bus 05:14, last bus 23:56 (weekdays).
Next buses to Houghton-le-Spring as of 09:29
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X1 | Go North East | ~19 min | 63 | Sat 58 · Sun 37 | 05:14 | 23:34 | Galleries Bus Station (Stand A) | Houghton Le Spring (S-Bound) | — |
| 4 | Go North East | ~22 min | 58 | Sat 54 · Sun 29 | 05:21 | 23:56 | Washington Retail Park (SW-Bound) | Chester Road-Boundary Houses (SW-Bound) | Barnwell |
| 2 | Go North East | ~7 min | 47 | Sat 43 · Sun 32 | 06:33 | 23:23 | Bonemill Lane - Biddick Lane (E-Bound) | Avondale Avenue (SE-Bound) | Barnwell |
| X1A | Go North East | ~28 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:19 | 18:58 | Springwell Village (S-Bound) | Houghton Le Spring (S-Bound) | — |
| 37 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~9 min | 12 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:00 | 18:30 | Galleries Bus Station (Stand B) | Philadelphia Lane (C) | — |
9 occasional services — once or twice a day · 451, 441, 887, 452, 453, 454, 461, 465, 455
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
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 X1 bus, 4 bus, 2 bus, X1A bus, 37 bus, 451 bus, 441 bus or 887 bus timetable.
Fares from Washington to Houghton-le-Spring
- £2.50 adult single, £4.60 return on the X1, 2, X1A and 887 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 4 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single on the 37 (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 Houghton-le-Spring?
14 routes run directly from Washington to Houghton-le-Spring: the X1 (Go North East), the 4 (Go North East), the 2 (Go North East), the X1A (Go North East), the 37 (Gateshead Central Buses), the 451 (JH Coaches), the 441 (JH Coaches), the 887 (Go North East), the 452 (L & G Coaches), the 453 (L & G Coaches), the 454 (L & G Coaches), the 461 (L & G Coaches), the 465 (L & G Coaches), the 455 (Northstar). The most frequent is the X1, 63 times each weekday — board at Galleries Bus Station (Stand A) and get off at Houghton Le Spring (S-Bound), about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Washington to Houghton-le-Spring?
Between 9 minutes on the 37 and 29 on the 454, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Washington to Houghton-le-Spring?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:14 and the last around 23:56. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Washington to Houghton-le-Spring?
Adult singles from Washington to Houghton-le-Spring: £2.50 on the X1, 2, X1A and 887 (Go North East); £2.50 on the 4 (Go North East); £2.50 on the 37 (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.