872 Donwell to Birtley via Springwell, Eighton Banks
Operated by L & G Coaches. First bus 08:10, last bus 08:10. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 872? 1 other bus route is numbered 872 elsewhere in the UK — see every 872 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.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on — they come from the operator’s own published calendar. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 872
872 towards Birtley
All 16 stops
- 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
- Mount Lane-Mount Lonnen (SW-Bound) Eighton Banks
- Eighton Road-Nursery (S-Bound) Eighton Banks
- Foxpond Roundabout (SE-Bound) Springwell
- Portobello Road-Fell Bank (SE-Bound) Birtley
- Portobello (S-Bound) Birtley
- Portobello Road-Shadon Way (S-Bound) Birtley
- Birtley Lane-Fell Close (SW-Bound) Birtley
- Birtley Lane-Leafield House (W-Bound) Birtley
- Lord Lawson Of Beamish Academy (S-Bound) Birtley
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 31 August 2026 Monday to Friday School days only AM only
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Nexus).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PB2010662/38 · Changes in Nexus (Tyne & Wear) · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 872 bus?
The first 872 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:10 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 872 bus?
The last 872 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 08:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 872 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). L & G Coaches day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 872 bus?
The 872 is operated by L & G Coaches.
Timetable data from L & G Coaches via the Traveline National Dataset. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PB2010662/38. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.