Bus from Washington (Tyne & Wear) to Newcastle upon Tyne
5 direct routes · 23–52 min · first bus 05:16, last bus 01:22 (weekdays).
Next buses to Newcastle upon Tyne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | Go North East | ~30 min | 75 | Sat 70 · Sun 48 | 05:16 | 01:22 | Springwell Village (N-Bound) | Monument Market Street (W-Bound) | Gateshead |
| X1 | Go North East | ~23 min | 65 | Sat 61 · Sun 37 | 05:29 | 22:52 | Springwell Village (N-Bound) | John Dobson Street (N-Bound) | Gateshead |
| X1A | Go North East | ~24 min | 15 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:43 | 20:37 | Springwell Village (N-Bound) | John Dobson Street (N-Bound) | Gateshead |
| 22 | Go North East | ~38 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:35 | 17:57 | Foxpond Roundabout (NW-Bound) | John Dobson Street (N-Bound) | Gateshead |
| X1B | Go North East | ~52 min | 2 | weekdays only | 06:28 | 06:52 | Bonemill Lane - Biddick Lane (E-Bound) | John Dobson Street (N-Bound) | Gateshead |
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 56 bus, X1 bus, X1A bus or 22 bus timetable.
Fares from Washington to Newcastle upon Tyne
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 Newcastle upon Tyne?
5 routes run directly from Washington to Newcastle upon Tyne: the 56 (Go North East), the X1 (Go North East), the X1A (Go North East), the 22 (Go North East), the X1B (Go North East). The most frequent is the 56, 75 times each weekday — board at Springwell Village (N-Bound) and get off at Monument Market Street (W-Bound), about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Washington to Newcastle upon Tyne?
Between 23 minutes on the X1 and 52 on the X1B, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Gateshead on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Washington to Newcastle upon Tyne?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:16 and the last around 01:22. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Washington to Newcastle upon Tyne?
Adult singles from Washington to Newcastle upon Tyne: £2.50 on the 56, X1, X1A, 22 and X1B (Go North East). 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.