871 Wrekenton to Birtley via Eighton Banks
Operated by Northstar. First bus 08:17, last bus 08:17. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 871? 4 other bus routes are numbered 871 elsewhere in the UK — see every 871 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:17 |
|---|---|
| High Street - Springwell Road | 08:17 |
| Long Bank - Eighton Lodge (W-Bound) | 08:22 |
| Birtley Lane-Orchard Street (SE-Bound) | 08:29 |
| Lord Lawson Of Beamish Academy (S-Bound) | 08:32 |
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.
Tickets on the 871
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 871
871 towards Birtley
All 12 stops
- High Street - Springwell Road Wrekenton
- Long Bank-Black Lane (S-Bound) Wrekenton
- Long Bank-Springfield Avenue (SW-Bound) Eighton Banks
- Long Bank - Eighton Lodge (W-Bound) Eighton Banks
- Durham Road-Northdene (SE-Bound) Birtley
- Durham Road-Windsor Road (S-Bound) Birtley
- Durham Road-Croftside (S-Bound) Birtley
- Durham Road-Fire Station (S-Bound) Birtley
- Birtley Lane-Orchard Street (SE-Bound) Birtley
- Birtley Lane-The Avenue (S-Bound) Birtley
- Birtley Lane-Harras Bank (S-Bound) Birtley
- Lord Lawson Of Beamish Academy (S-Bound) Birtley
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 871 bus?
The first 871 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:17 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 871 bus?
The last 871 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 08:17. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 871 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 871 bus?
The 871 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 25 September 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.