688 Hexham Bus Station 'Stand B' ↔ Allenheads War Memorial

Operated by Go North East. First bus 05:56, last bus 19:28. 16 journeys on weekdays.

The 688 is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK. Details →

Timetable

Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.

688 towards Allenheads War Memorial — Monday to Friday (8 journeys)
Railway Station (Stand B) ·······18:36
Bus Station (Stand C) 05:5606:5609:1611:1613:1615:3617:4118:41
Phone box (opp) 06:0207:0309:2411:2413:2415:4717:4918:48
Crossroads (S-bound) 06:1107:1209:3311:3313:3315:5617:5718:57
The Crown (opp) 06:1507:1609:3711:3713:3716:0118:0119:01
Thornley Gate (opp) 06:1907:2109:4211:4213:4216:0618:0619:06
Methodist Chapel (nr) 06:3007:3209:5311:5313:5316:1718:1619:16
War Memorial 06:3707:3910:0012:0014:0016:2418:2319:23

Route map

All stops on route 688

Service history & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 688 bus?

The first 688 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:56 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 688 bus?

The last 688 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 19:28. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 688 bus cost?

The 688 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Go North East day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the 688 bus?

The 688 is operated by Go North East.

Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.