520 Houghton-le-Spring to Fence Houses
Operated by Northstar. First bus 09:23, last bus 17:05. 28 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.20 to £2.50 — more.
Wanted a different 520? 6 other bus routes are numbered 520 elsewhere in the UK — see every 520 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:23 | 09:50 | 10:50 | 11:20 | 11:50 | 12:20 | 12:50 | 13:20 | 13:50 | 14:50 | 15:20 | 15:50 | 16:20 | 16:50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Health Centre (W-Bound) | · | 09:50 | 10:50 | 11:20 | 11:50 | 12:20 | 12:50 | 13:20 | 13:50 | 14:50 | 15:20 | 15:50 | 16:20 | 16:50 |
| Houghton Le Spring (S-Bound) | 09:23 | 09:53 | 10:53 | 11:23 | 11:53 | 12:23 | 12:53 | 13:23 | 13:53 | 14:53 | 15:23 | 15:53 | 16:23 | 16:53 |
| Dunelm Drive (W-Bound) | 09:27 | 09:57 | 10:57 | 11:27 | 11:57 | 12:27 | 12:57 | 13:27 | 13:57 | 14:57 | 15:27 | 15:57 | 16:27 | 16:57 |
| Durham Street (S-Bound) | 09:32 | 10:02 | 11:02 | 11:32 | 12:02 | 12:32 | 13:02 | 13:32 | 14:02 | 15:02 | 15:32 | 16:02 | 16:32 | 17:02 |
| Fence Houses Avenue Vivian (SE-Bound) | 09:35 | 10:05 | 11:05 | 11:35 | 12:05 | 12:35 | 13:05 | 13:35 | 14:05 | 15:05 | 15:35 | 16:05 | 16:35 | 17:05 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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.
Fares on the 520
Adult single £2.20 to £2.50 · Child single £1.40
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.20 | Houghton-Le-Spring | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.20 | £2.20 | Dunelm Drive | ||
| £2.50 | £2.20 | £2.20 | Fence Houses Durham Stre | |
| £2.50 | £2.20 | £2.20 | £2.20 | Fence Houses Avenue Vivi |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Houghton Health Centre.
Northstar Constellation Limited (formerly RMC1510 Limited)'s published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 30 August 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Northstar before you travel.
Tickets on the 520
Northstar publishes singles and season tickets on this route for adults and children.
Adult Single · Child Single
Ticket types come from Northstar's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 30 August 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Northstar.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Northstar before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, 28 December and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 520
520 towards Fence Houses
All 13 stops
- Houghton Health Centre (W-Bound) Houghton-le-Spring
- Brinkburn Cres-Newburn Cres (SE-Bound) Houghton-le-Spring
- Houghton Le Spring (S-Bound) Houghton-le-Spring
- Houghton Le Spring (S-Bound) Houghton-le-Spring
- Dairy Lane-Wallace Street (W-Bound) Houghton-le-Spring
- Dunelm Drive (W-Bound) Houghton-le-Spring
- North View Terrace-Greenbank House (SW-Bound) Fence Houses
- North View Terrace-The Folds (W-Bound) Fence Houses
- Durham Street (S-Bound) Fence Houses
- Front Street-Station Avenue South (NW-Bound) Fence Houses
- Front Street-Lambton Lane (NW-Bound) Fence Houses
- Lambton Lane (N-Bound) Fence Houses
- Fence Houses Avenue Vivian (SE-Bound) Fence Houses
520 towards Houghton-le-Spring
All 11 stops
- Fence Houses Avenue Vivian (SE-Bound) Fence Houses
- Sedgeletch Road-Avenue Vivian (S-Bound) Fence Houses
- Front Street-Fatherly Terrace (SE-Bound) Fence Houses
- North View Terrace-Gladstone Street (E-Bound) Fence Houses
- North View Terrace-The Graneries (NE-Bound) Fence Houses
- Dunelm Drive (W-Bound) Houghton-le-Spring
- Dairy Lane-Wallace Street (E-Bound) Houghton-le-Spring
- Houghton-Le-Spring (N-Bound) Houghton-le-Spring
- Houghton-Le-Spring (NW-Bound) Houghton-le-Spring
- Brinkburn Cres-Leyburn Grove (NW-Bound) Houghton-le-Spring
- Houghton Health Centre (W-Bound) Houghton-le-Spring
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 11 May 2026 Monday to Saturday
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Nexus).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PB2060918/39 · Changes in Nexus (Tyne & Wear) · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 520 bus?
The first 520 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:23 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 520 bus?
The last 520 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:05. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 520 bus cost?
Northstar's published fares on the 520: adult single £2.20 to £2.50, child single £1.40. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Northstar day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 520 bus?
The 520 is operated by Northstar.
Timetable data from Northstar via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North East England feed). Northstar last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 12 October 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PB2060918/39. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.