856 Team Valley to Chowdene via Bensham, Low Fell
Operated by Northstar. Registered as running via Bensham - Saltwell Road - Low Fell. First bus 07:35, last bus 07:35. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 856? 8 other bus routes are numbered 856 elsewhere in the UK — see every 856 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:35 |
|---|---|
| Lobley Hill Road - Kingsway North | 07:35 |
| Derwentwater Road-Teams Club (NE-Bound) | 07:40 |
| Bensham Court (S-Bound) | 07:45 |
| Saltwell Road-Whitehall Road (SE-Bound) | 07:50 |
| Brinkburn Avenue-Westfield Terrace (SE-Bound) | 08:00 |
| Grace College (E-Bound) | 08:10 |
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.
Tickets on the 856
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. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Northstar.
Route map
All stops on route 856
856 towards Chowdene
All 20 stops
- Lobley Hill Road - Kingsway North Team Valley
- Victoria Road-Lobley Hill Road (NW-Bound) Bensham
- Victoria Road-Queen Street (NW-Bound) Bensham
- Victoria Road (NW-Bound) Bensham
- Derwentwater Road-Teams Club (NE-Bound) Teams
- Derwentwater Road-South Hill Road (NE-Bound) Bensham
- School Street (N-Bound) Bensham
- Bensham Court (S-Bound) Bensham
- Bensham Road-Brighton Road (S-Bound) Bensham
- Saltwell Road-Whitehall Road (SE-Bound) Bensham
- Whitehall Road-Brighton Road (NE-Bound) Bensham
- Whitehall Road (E-Bound) Bensham
- Brinkburn Avenue-Westfield Terrace (SE-Bound) Shipcote
- Saltwell Park (S-Bound) Saltwell
- Saltwell Park (S-Bound) Saltwell
- Saltwell Road South-Crematorium (S-Bound) Saltwell
- Saltwell Road South-East Park Road (S-Bound) Saltwell
- Saltwell Road South-Belle Vue (S-Bound) Low Fell
- Saltwell Road South-Crook Foot (S-Bound) Low Fell
- Grace College (E-Bound) Chowdene
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 1 September 2026 Monday to Friday One Morning journey to operate each day
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Nexus).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PB2060918/59 · 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 weekdays leaves at 07:35 (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 weekdays leaves its first stop at 07:35. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 856 bus cost?
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 856 bus?
The 856 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 PB2060918/59. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.