Bus from Wrekenton to Birtley (Gateshead)
7 direct routes · 4–16 min · first bus 07:26, last bus 23:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Birtley (Gateshead) as of 09:29
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Wrekenton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | Go North East | ~4 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:26 | 18:51 | High Street - Springwell Road | Durham Road-Northdene (SE-Bound) | — |
| 22 | Go North East | ~8 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:57 | 19:11 | Easedale Gardens-Sunniside Gardens (E-Bound) | Portmeads Road-Uplands (S-Bound) | Washington |
| 28 | Go North East | ~6 min | 11 | Sat 11 · Sun 10 | 08:20 | 18:34 | High Street - Springwell Road | Durham Road-Windsor Road (S-Bound) | — |
| 81 | Go North East | ~9 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 16 | 19:50 | 23:50 | High Street - Springwell Road | Durham Road - Orchard Street (S-Bound) | Washington |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 871, 882, 873
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 871 | Northstar | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:17 | 08:17 | High Street - Springwell Road | Durham Road-Windsor Road (S-Bound) | — |
| 882 | JH Coaches | ~16 min | 1 | Monday to Thursday only | 15:30 | 15:30 | Cardinal Hume Catholic School (S-Bound) | Durham Road - Orchard Street (S-Bound) | — |
| 873 | L & G Coaches | ~11 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:07 | 08:07 | High Street - Springwell Road | Lord Lawson Of Beamish Academy (S-Bound) | Washington |
Times are for the first boarding point in Wrekenton 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 82 bus, 22 bus, 28 bus, 81 bus, 871 bus, 882 bus or 873 bus timetable.
Fares from Wrekenton to Birtley
- £2.50 adult single on the 82 and 81 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 22 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single, £4.60 return on the 28 (Go North East)
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 Wrekenton to Birtley?
7 routes run directly from Wrekenton to Birtley: the 82 (Go North East), the 22 (Go North East), the 28 (Go North East), the 81 (Go North East), the 871 (Northstar), the 882 (JH Coaches), the 873 (L & G Coaches). The most frequent is the 82, 12 times each weekday — board at High Street - Springwell Road and get off at Durham Road-Northdene (SE-Bound), about 4 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wrekenton to Birtley?
Between 4 minutes on the 82 and 16 on the 882, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Wrekenton to Birtley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:26 and the last around 23:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wrekenton to Birtley?
Adult singles from Wrekenton to Birtley: £2.50 on the 82 and 81 (Go North East); £2.50 on the 22 (Go North East); £2.50 on the 28 (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.