881 Chowdene to Wrekenton via Low Fell, Beacon Lough
Operated by Northstar. First bus 08:12, last bus 15:30. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 881? 5 other bus routes are numbered 881 elsewhere in the UK — see every 881 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:12 |
|---|---|
| Saltwell Road South-Chowdene Bank (S-Bound) | 08:12 |
| Kells Lane - Pimlico Court (N-Bound) | 08:19 |
| Kells Lane-Dryden Road (NE-Bound) | 08:19 |
| Queen Elizabeth Hospital | 08:29 |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School (S-Bound) | 08:35 |
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 881
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 881
881 towards Wrekenton
All 15 stops
- Saltwell Road South-Chowdene Bank (S-Bound) Chowdene
- Chowdene Bank-The Lodges Road (N-Bound) Chowdene
- Chowdene Bank-Club (N-Bound) Low Fell
- Kells Lane - Pimlico Court (N-Bound) Low Fell
- Kells Lane-Albert Place (N-Bound) Low Fell
- Kells Lane-Lowreys Lane (N-Bound) Low Fell
- Kells Lane-Beaconsfield Road (N-Bound) Low Fell
- Kells Lane-Dryden Road (NE-Bound) Low Fell
- Kells Lane-Beverley Road (E-Bound) Sheriff Hill
- Sheriff's Highway-Three Tuns Ph (SE-Bound) Sheriff 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
- Cardinal Hume Catholic School (S-Bound) Wrekenton
881 towards Chowdene
All 14 stops
- Cardinal Hume Catholic School (S-Bound) Wrekenton
- Old Durham Road-Beacon Lough Road (NW-Bound) Beacon Lough
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Sheriff Hill
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Sheriff Hill
- Kells Lane-Sheriff Highway (SW-Bound) Sheriff Hill
- Kells Lane-Grove Road (W-Bound) Sheriff Hill
- Kells Lane-Harcourt Street (SW-Bound) Low Fell
- Kells Lane-Wesley Street (S-Bound) Low Fell
- Kells Lane-Pimlico Court (S-Bound) Low Fell
- Kells Lane-Beacon Lough Road (S-Bound) Low Fell
- Chowdene Bank (S-Bound) Low Fell
- Chowdene Bank-The Lodges Road (S-Bound) Chowdene
- Chowdene Bank-Salcombe Gardens (SW-Bound) Chowdene
- Chowdene Bank - Sainsbury (W-Bound) Team Valley
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 881 bus?
The first 881 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:12 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 881 bus?
The last 881 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 881 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 881 bus?
The 881 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.