85A Oxclose to Springwell via Albany, Donwell
Operated by Go North East. Registered as running via Blackfell, Donwell. First bus 07:37, last bus 15:17. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.50 — more.
Wanted a different 85A? 4 other bus routes are numbered 85A elsewhere in the UK — see every 85A bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 15:17 |
|---|---|
| Raby Road - Dilston Close (NW-Bound) | 15:17 |
| Thirlmoor (N-Bound) | 15:21 |
| Wellbank Road (N-Bound) | 15:27 |
| Springwell Road-Primary School (N-Bound) | 15:32 |
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 85A
Adult single £2.50 · Adult return £4.60
The same for any journey on the 85A, however far you go.
Go-Ahead's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 1 April 2026. Fares change — check with Go North East before you travel.
Tickets on the 85A
Go North East publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults, children and young people.
Adult Return · Adult Single · 21&under 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, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 85A
85A towards Springwell
All 14 stops
- 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
- Usworth Road (W-Bound) Donwell
- High Usworth (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
All 35 stops
- Interchange (Stand K) Gateshead
- High West Street-Civic Centre (SE-Bound) 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 registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 26 October 2025 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 2 September 2024 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 3 September 2023 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 5 September 2022 New Service Monday to Friday
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PB0003954/1353 · Changes in Nexus (Tyne & Wear) · 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 15:17. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 85A bus cost?
Go North East's published fares on the 85A: adult single £2.50, adult return £4.60. 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 Go North East via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North East England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PB0003954/1353. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.