856 Chowdene to Bensham via Low Fell, Saltwell
Operated by Go North East. Registered as running via Saltwell Road, Whitehall Road. First bus 15:30, last bus 15:30. 1 journey on Monday to Thursday. Fares: adult single £1.00 — more.
Wanted a different 856? 8 other bus routes are numbered 856 elsewhere in the UK — see every 856 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.
Fares on the 856
Adult single £1.00
The same for any journey on the 856, however far you go.
Go-Ahead's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 7 October 2026. Fares change — check with Go North East before you travel.
Tickets on the 856
Go North East publishes singles on this route for adults and children.
Adult Single
…and 2 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Go North East's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 8 October 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Go North East.
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 Go North East before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December and New Year's Eve. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 856
856 towards Bensham
All 12 stops
- Saltwell Road South-Chowdene Park (N-Bound) Chowdene
- Saltwell Road South-Crook Foot (N-Bound) Low Fell
- Saltwell Road South-East Park Road (N-Bound) Saltwell
- Saltwell Road South-South-Crematorium (N-Bound) Saltwell
- Saltwell Park (N-Bound) Saltwell
- Saltwell Road-Saltwell Cemetery (NW-Bound) Saltwell
- Saltwell Road-Brunel Street (N-Bound) Saltwell
- Whitehall Road-Brighton Road (NE-Bound) Bensham
- Whitehall Road (E-Bound) Bensham
- Coatsworth Road - Grasmere Street (N-Bound) Bensham
- Coatsworth Road-Poplar Crescent (N-Bound) Bensham
- Bensham Road - Coatsworth Road (S-Bound) Bensham
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 31 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 2 September 2024 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 6 November 2023 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 2 October 2023 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 30 October 2022 To amend Timetable.
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (NexusTyneside).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PB0003954/1246 · Changes in Nexus (Tyne & Wear) · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 856 bus?
The first 856 departure on Monday to Thursday leaves at 15:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 856 bus?
The last 856 on Monday to Thursday leaves its first stop at 15:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 856 bus cost?
Go North East's published fares on the 856: adult single £1.00. GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so Go North East sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.
Who runs the 856 bus?
The 856 is operated by Go North East.
Timetable data from Go North East via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North East England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PB0003954/1246. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.