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.
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.
| Railway Station (Stand B) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 18:36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Station (Stand C) | 05:56 | 06:56 | 09:16 | 11:16 | 13:16 | 15:36 | 17:41 | 18:41 |
| Phone box (opp) | 06:02 | 07:03 | 09:24 | 11:24 | 13:24 | 15:47 | 17:49 | 18:48 |
| Crossroads (S-bound) | 06:11 | 07:12 | 09:33 | 11:33 | 13:33 | 15:56 | 17:57 | 18:57 |
| The Crown (opp) | 06:15 | 07:16 | 09:37 | 11:37 | 13:37 | 16:01 | 18:01 | 19:01 |
| Thornley Gate (opp) | 06:19 | 07:21 | 09:42 | 11:42 | 13:42 | 16:06 | 18:06 | 19:06 |
| Methodist Chapel (nr) | 06:30 | 07:32 | 09:53 | 11:53 | 13:53 | 16:17 | 18:16 | 19:16 |
| War Memorial | 06:37 | 07:39 | 10:00 | 12:00 | 14:00 | 16:24 | 18:23 | 19:23 |
Route map
All stops on route 688
688 towards Allenheads War Memorial
- Railway Station (Stand B) Hexham
- Bus Station (Stand C) Hexham
- Priestpopple (westbound) Hexham
- Monument (opp) Hexham
- Allendale Road (westbound) Leazes
- Southlands (opp) Leazes
- Phone box (opp) Lowgate
- East Nubbock (opp) Lowgate
- Firtrees (W-bound) Lowgate
- Hanging Stone (W-bound) Lowgate
- West Nubbock (W-bound) Lowgate
- Branchend (W-bound) Langley
- Crossroads (S-bound) Langley
- High Field Farm (opp) Catton
- Batey's Terrace (opp) Catton
- The Crown (opp) Catton
- Catton Lane Foot (S-bound) Catton
- The Haining (S-bound) Allendale Town
- Marden Lodge (S-bound) Allendale Town
- Deneholme (S-bound) Allendale Town
- Middle School (nr) Allendale Town
- Wentworth Place (S-bound) Allendale Town
- Thornley Gate (opp) Allendale Town
- Hazeldene (adj) Sinderhope
- former Post Office (opp) Sinderhope
- Broad Gate (S-bound) Sinderhope
- Sipton Terrace (S-bound) Sinderhope
- Methodist Chapel (nr) Sparty Lea
- Low Shield (opp) Sparty Lea
- Terrace (adj) Sparty Lea
- White Hill Farm (nr) Sparty Lea
- Fell View (opp) Sparty Lea
- Peasmeadows (S-bound) Dirt Pot
- Ropehaugh Cottages (opp) Dirt Pot
- Chapel (opp) Allenheads
- Inn (opp) Allenheads
- War Memorial Allenheads
688 towards Hexham Bus Station 'Stand B'
- Inn (o/s) Allenheads
- War Memorial Allenheads
- Chapel (nr) Allenheads
- Ropehaugh Cottages (adj) Dirt Pot
- Peasmeadows (N-bound) Dirt Pot
- White Hill Farm (opp) Sparty Lea
- Fell View (adj) Sparty Lea
- Terrace (opp) Sparty Lea
- Low Shield (adj) Sparty Lea
- Methodist Chapel (opp) Sparty Lea
- Sipton Terrace (N-bound) Sinderhope
- Broad Gate (N-bound) Sinderhope
- former Post Office (nr) Sinderhope
- Hazeldene (opp) Sinderhope
- Wentworth Place (N-bound) Allendale Town
- Thornley Gate (Adj) Allendale Town
- Middle School (opp) Allendale Town
- Deneholme (N-bound) Allendale Town
- The Haining (N-bound) Allendale Town
- Marden Lodge (N-bound) Allendale Town
- Catton Lane Foot (N-bound) Catton
- Batey's Terrace (nr) Catton
- The Crown (nr) Catton
- High Field Farm (nr) Catton
- Crossroads (N-bound) Langley
- Branchend (E-bound) Langley
- Hanging Stone (E-bound) Lowgate
- West Nubbock (E-bound) Lowgate
- East Nubbock (adj) Lowgate
- Firtrees (E-bound) Lowgate
- Phone box (nr) Lowgate
- Southlands (adj) Leazes
- Allendale Road (eastbound) Leazes
- Monument (nr) Hexham
- Priestpopple (eastbound) Hexham
- Bus Station (Stand B) Hexham
- Bus Station (Stand D) Hexham
- Bus Station (Stand E) Hexham
- Railway Station (Stand B) Hexham
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 20 Jul 2026 Operating between Hexham and Allenheads given service number 688 effective from 20 July 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 26 Oct 2025 Operating between Hexham and Allenheads given service number 688 effective from 26 October 2025. To amend Stopping Places.
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.