Bus from Wrekenton to Donwell
3 direct routes · 9–21 min · first bus 04:27, last bus 02:21 (weekdays).
Next buses to Donwell as of 11:45
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | Go North East | ~9 min | 76 | Sat 71 · Sun 49 | 04:27 | 02:21 | High Street - Springwell Road | Wellbank Road (S-Bound) | — |
| TB22 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~21 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 09:35 | 13:35 | High Street - Springwell Road (B) | London Avenue | — |
| 85A | Go North East | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:50 | 07:50 | High Street - Springwell Road | Wellbank Road (S-Bound) | — |
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 56 bus or 85A bus timetable.
Fares from Wrekenton to Donwell
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 56 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single on the TB22 (Gateshead Central Buses)
- £2.50 adult single, £4.60 return on the 85A (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 Donwell?
3 routes run directly from Wrekenton to Donwell: the 56 (Go North East), the TB22 (Gateshead Central Buses), the 85A (Go North East). The most frequent is the 56, 76 times each weekday — board at High Street - Springwell Road and get off at Wellbank Road (S-Bound), about 9 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wrekenton to Donwell?
Between 9 minutes on the 56 and 21 on the TB22, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Wrekenton to Donwell?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:27 and the last around 02:21. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wrekenton to Donwell?
Adult singles from Wrekenton to Donwell: £2.50 on the 56 (Go North East); £2.50 on the TB22 (Gateshead Central Buses); £2.50 on the 85A (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.