444 Birtley to Fatfield via Barley Mow, Rickleton
Operated by L & G Coaches. First bus 08:20, last bus 08:20. 1 journey on Tuesday to Friday. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 444? 7 other bus routes are numbered 444 elsewhere in the UK — see every 444 bus timetable by area.
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on — they come from the operator’s own published calendar. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 444
444 towards Fatfield
All 23 stops
- Durham Road-Northdene (SE-Bound) Birtley
- Durham Road-Windsor Road (S-Bound) Birtley
- Durham Road-Croftside (S-Bound) Birtley
- Durham Road-Fire Station (S-Bound) Birtley
- Durham Road - Orchard Street (S-Bound) Birtley
- Durham Road-Co-Op (S-Bound) Birtley
- Durham Road-Harras Bank (S-Bound) Birtley
- Durham Road-Sports Ground (S-Bound) Birtley
- Durham Road - York Road (S-Bound) Barley Mow
- Vigo Lane - Durham Road (E-Bound) Barley Mow
- Vigo Lane-Cumberland Place (NE-Bound) Barley Mow
- Vigo Lane-The Drive (E-Bound) Barley Mow
- Vigo Lane-Lonsdale (NE-Bound) Barley Mow
- Picktree Lane-Vigo Lane (SW-Bound) Rickleton
- Washington Hospital (SE-Bound) Rickleton
- Vigo Lane (NE-Bound) Rickleton
- Vigo Lane-Woodlands Surgery (NE-Bound) Rickleton
- Vigo Lane-Laburnhum Avenue (E-Bound) Harraton
- Vigo Lane - Firtree Avenue (E-Bound) Harraton
- Vigo Lane (SE-Bound) Harraton
- Bonemill Lane - Biddick Lane (E-Bound) Fatfield
- Washington Arts Centre (N-Bound) Fatfield
- St Robert Of Newminster Catholic School (S-Bound) Fatfield
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 31 August 2026 Monday to Friday School days only AM only
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Nexus).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PB2010662/45 · Changes in Nexus (Tyne & Wear) · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 444 bus?
The first 444 departure on Tuesday to Friday leaves at 08:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 444 bus?
The last 444 on Tuesday to Friday leaves its first stop at 08:20. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 444 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). L & G Coaches day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 444 bus?
The 444 is operated by L & G Coaches.
Timetable data from L & G Coaches via the Traveline National Dataset. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PB2010662/45. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.