🚌 Bus from Washington to Houghton-le-Spring
7 direct routes · about 16 min · first bus 00:27, last bus 23:40 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X1 | Go North East | ~16 min | 97 | 00:27 | 23:40 | Springwell Village (S-Bound) |
| 4 | Go North East | ~24 min | 87 | 05:16 | 23:52 | Bus Station (Stand B) |
| 37 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~5 min | 24 | 07:00 | 18:30 | Galleries Bus Station (Stand B) |
| X1A | Go North East | ~17 min | 13 | 07:19 | 18:58 | Springwell Village (S-Bound) |
| 454 | Go North East | ~18 min | 1 | 15:29 | 15:29 | St Robert Of Newminster Catholic School (S-Bound) |
| ED2 | Arriva North East | ~26 min | 1 | 07:07 | 07:07 | Knoulberry Road - Shunner Close (N-Bound) |
| 887 | Go North East | ~14 min | 1 | 07:40 | 07:40 | Washington Hospital (SE-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 Houghton-le-Spring?
7 routes run directly from Washington to Houghton-le-Spring: the X1 (Go North East), the 4 (Go North East), the 37 (Gateshead Central Buses), the X1A (Go North East), the 454 (Go North East), the ED2 (Arriva North East), the 887 (Go North East).
How long does the bus take from Washington to Houghton-le-Spring?
Around 16 minutes on the X1, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Washington to Houghton-le-Spring?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X1) leaves around 00:27 and the last around 23:40. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Washington to Houghton-le-Spring?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.