873 Springwell to Birtley via Wrekenton, Eighton Banks
Operated by L & G Coaches. First bus 07:50, last bus 07:50. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
873 buses on this route are also run by Northstar (1 journey on weekdays) — those journeys are not in this timetable. Together, 2 journeys on weekdays.
Wanted a different 873? 3 other bus routes are numbered 873 elsewhere in the UK — see every 873 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:50 |
|---|---|
| Springwell Road-Primary School (N-Bound) | 07:50 |
| Springwell Rd-Springwell Tce (W-Bound) | 08:00 |
| High Street - Springwell Road | 08:07 |
| Sandy Lane (SE-Bound) | 08:15 |
| Birtley Lane-Leafield House (W-Bound) | 08:17 |
| Lord Lawson Of Beamish Academy (S-Bound) | 08:18 |
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 873
L & G Coaches publishes singles on this route for adults.
Adult Single
Ticket types come from L & G Coaches' own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 9 October 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with L & G Coaches.
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 L & G Coaches 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 873
873 towards Birtley
All 19 stops
- Springwell Road-Primary School (N-Bound) Springwell
- Springwell Village (N-Bound) Springwell
- Springwell Road-Bowes Railway (NW-Bound) Springwell
- Springwell Rd-Springwell Tce (W-Bound) Springwell Estate
- Springwell Rd-Felldyke School (SW-Bound) Springwell Estate
- Springwell Road-Social Club (SW-Bound) Wrekenton
- High Street - Springwell Road Wrekenton
- Wrekenton (S-Bound) Wrekenton
- Rockcliffe Way-Ravensworth Avenue (S-Bound) Wrekenton
- Sandy Lane (SE-Bound) Eighton Banks
- Rockcliffe Way-Lambton Arms (SE-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
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PB2010662/44 · Changes in Nexus (Tyne and Wear) · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 873 bus?
The first 873 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 873 bus?
The last 873 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 07:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 873 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 873 bus?
The 873 is operated by L & G Coaches.
Timetable data from L & G Coaches via the Traveline National Dataset. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PB2010662/44. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.