878 Wardley to Wrekenton via Leam Lane, Beacon Lough
Operated by JH Coaches. First bus 07:50, last bus 15:30. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 878? 3 other bus routes are numbered 878 elsewhere in the UK — see every 878 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:50 |
|---|---|
| Pelaw Metro (S-Bound) | 07:50 |
| Sunderland Road (E-Bound) | 08:08 |
| Fairways Estate (E-Bound) | 08:15 |
| Whitehills Estate (N-Bound) | 08:24 |
| Sundew Road (SW-Bound) | 08:28 |
| Old Durham Road-Whitehouse Lane (SE-Bound) | 08:29 |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School (S-Bound) | 08:30 |
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 published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with JH 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 878
878 towards Wrekenton
All 23 stops
- Pelaw Metro (S-Bound) Wardley
- Kirkwood Gardens-Broadlea (SE-Bound) Wardley
- Manor Gardens-Priory Court (NE-Bound) Wardley
- Manor Gardens-Rannoch Close (E-Bound) Wardley
- White Mere Gardens-Moat Gardens (S-Bound) Wardley
- White Mere Gardens-Sunderland Road (S-Bound) Wardley
- Sunderland Road - West Crescent (E-Bound) Wardley
- Sunderland Road (E-Bound) Wardley
- Sunderland Road-Wardley Drive (SE-Bound) Wardley
- Felling-by- Pass - Leam Lane (W-Bound) Wardley
- Fairways Estate (E-Bound) Leam Lane
- Leam Lane-Claypath (SW-Bound) Leam Lane
- Leam Lane-Donside (SW-Bound) Leam Lane
- Staneway-Wealcroft (NW-Bound) Leam Lane
- Staneway-Oakwood (N-Bound) Leam Lane
- Whitehills Estate (N-Bound) Whitehills
- Whitehill Drive-Celandine Way (SW-Bound) Whitehills
- Whitehill Drive-Dykesway (W-Bound) Whitehills
- Sundew Road-Campion Gardens (SW-Bound) Whitehills
- Sundew Road (SW-Bound) Beacon Lough
- Sundew Road-Bramblelaw (W-Bound) Beacon Lough
- Old Durham Road-Whitehouse Lane (SE-Bound) Beacon Lough
- Cardinal Hume Catholic School (S-Bound) Wrekenton
878 towards Wardley
All 26 stops
- Cardinal Hume Catholic School (S-Bound) Wrekenton
- High Street-Seven Stars Pub (SE-Bound) Wrekenton
- Springwell Road-Health Centre (NE-Bound) Wrekenton
- Springwell Rd-Springwell Tce (SE-Bound) Springwell Estate
- Wealcroft (N-Bound) Leam Lane
- Wealcroft-Lecondale Court (N-Bound) Leam Lane
- Wealcroft-Staneway (N-Bound) Leam Lane
- Wealcroft-The Paddock (NE-Bound) Leam Lane
- Leam Lane Estate Fewster Sq (B) Leam Lane
- Meresyde-Whinbrooke (N-Bound) Leam Lane
- Meresyde-Hallgarth (NE-Bound) Leam Lane
- Meresyde-Lingshaw (E-Bound) Leam Lane
- Meresyde Lingey Lane (E-Bound) Leam Lane
- Lingey Lane-St Georges Court (S-Bound) Leam Lane
- Lingey Lane-Montrose Drive (S-Bound) Leam Lane
- Fairways Estate (E-Bound) Leam Lane
- Leam Lane-Stanton Close (NE-Bound) Leam Lane
- Felling Bypass-Montrose Drive (W-Bound) Wardley
- Sunderland Road-Wardley Hall (E-Bound) Wardley
- White Mere Gardens-Lingey Gardens (N-Bound) Wardley
- Manor Gardens-Rannoch Close (W-Bound) Wardley
- Manor Gardens (SW-Bound) Wardley
- Kirkwood Gardens-Laski Gardens (NW-Bound) Wardley
- Pelaw Metro (S-Bound) Wardley
- Kirkwood Gardens-Broadlea (SE-Bound) Wardley
- Kirkwood Gardens-Addison Gardens (S-Bound) Wardley
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 1 September 2026 Monday to Friday School days only AM & PM
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PB1049268/440 · Changes in Nexus (Tyne & Wear) · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 878 bus?
The first 878 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 878 bus?
The last 878 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 878 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). JH Coaches day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 878 bus?
The 878 is operated by JH Coaches.
Timetable data from JH Coaches via the Traveline National Dataset. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PB1049268/440. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.