85A Oxclose Village Centre ↔ Springwell Village Primary Sch
Operated by Go North East. First bus 07:37, last bus 14:42. 2 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.
| Raby Road - Dilston Close (NW-Bound) | 14:42 |
|---|---|
| Thirlmoor (N-Bound) | 14:46 |
| Wellbank Road (N-Bound) | 14:52 |
| Springwell Road-Primary School (N-Bound) | 14:57 |
Route map
All stops on route 85A
85A towards Springwell Village Primary Sch
- Raby Road - Dilston Close (NW-Bound) Oxclose
- Raby Road (NW-Bound) Crowther
- Thirlmoor (N-Bound) Blackfell
- Thirlmoor (N-Bound) Blackfell
- Parsons (N-Bound) Albany
- Parsons Road (N-Bound) Donwell
- Blue House Lane-St Andrews Avenue (E-Bound) Donwell
- Well Bank Road (N-Bound) Donwell
- Wellbank Road (N-Bound) Donwell
- High Usworth (W-Bound) Donwell
- Usworth Road (W-Bound) Donwell
- Peareth Hall Road-Heugh Hill (SW-Bound) Springwell
- Stoney Lane (SW-Bound) Springwell
- Springwell Road-Primary School (N-Bound) Springwell
85A towards Oxclose Village Centre
- High West Street-Civic Centre (SE-Bound) Gateshead
- Interchange (Stand K) Gateshead
- Old Durham Road-St Edmunds Road (S-Bound) Gateshead
- Old Durham Road-Split Crow Road (S-Bound) Deckham
- Old Durham Road-Carlingford Terrace (S-Bound) Deckham
- Old Durham Road-The Plough Ph (S-Bound) Deckham
- Old Durham Road (S-Bound) Carr Hill
- Sheriffs Highway-Springfield Place (SE-Bound) Carr Hill
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Sheriff Hill
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital (F) Sheriff Hill
- Old Durham Road-Beacon Lough Road (SE-Bound) Beacon Lough
- Old Durham Road-Whitehouse Lane (SE-Bound) Beacon Lough
- High Street-Seven Stars Pub (SE-Bound) Wrekenton
- High Street - Springwell Road Wrekenton
- Springwell Road-Health Centre (NE-Bound) Wrekenton
- Springwell Rd-Springwell Tce (SE-Bound) Springwell Estate
- Springwell Road-Bowes Railway (SE-Bound) Springwell
- Springwell Village (S-Bound) Springwell
- Peareth Hall Road-Rosebank Cottages (E-Bound) Springwell
- Peareth Hall Road-Highbury Avenue (NE-Bound) Springwell
- High Usworth (E-Bound) Donwell
- Peareth Hall Road (E-Bound) Donwell
- Wellbank Road (S-Bound) Donwell
- Eskdale Crescent (E-Bound) Donwell
- The Drive-Number 78 (E-Bound) Usworth
- The Drive-Heworth Road (E-Bound) Concord
- Bus Station (Stand D) Concord
- Blue House Lane-Weardale Avenue (W-Bound) Albany
- Blue House Lane-Havannah Road (W-Bound) Donwell
- Parsons Road (S-Bound) Donwell
- Parsons (S-Bound) Albany
- Thirlmoor (S-Bound) Blackfell
- Thirlmoor (S-Bound) Blackfell
- Raby Road (SE-Bound) Crowther
- Raby Road (E-Bound) Oxclose
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 26 Oct 2025 Operating between Gateshead / Springwell and Oxclose given service number 85A effective from 26 October 2025. To amend Route and Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 85A bus?
The first 85A departure on weekdays leaves at 07:37 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 85A bus?
The last 85A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 14:42. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 85A bus cost?
The 85A 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 85A bus?
The 85A 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.