896 High Spen ↔ Whickham School
Operated by Go North East. First bus 07:30, last bus 07:30. 1 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| Glossop Street-Roseview Cottage (NW-Bound) | 07:30 |
|---|---|
| Derwent Street (E-Bound) | 07:39 |
| Chopwell Road - Connolly Terrace (S-Bound) | 07:46 |
| Station Road - Stirling Lane (NE-Bound) | 07:57 |
| Pack Horse (NE-bound) | 08:02 |
| Kingsway-Gladeley Way (N-Bound) | 08:19 |
| Whickham School (NW-Bound) | 08:30 |
Route map
All stops on route 896
896 towards Whickham School
- Glossop Street-East Street (NW-Bound) High Spen
- Glossop Street-Roseview Cottage (NW-Bound) High Spen
- Clayton Terrace Road-Townley Terrace (W-Bound) High Spen
- Horsegate Bank (S-Bound) High Spen
- Derwent View (SW-Bound) Chopwell
- Hall Road-West View (S-Bound) Chopwell
- Derwent Street (S-Bound) Chopwell
- Derwent Street (E-Bound) Chopwell
- Mill Road-Chopwell Farm (SE-Bound) Chopwell
- Mill Road (SE-Bound) Chopwell
- Mill Road-East Terrace (S-Bound) Blackhall Mill
- Chopwell Road - Connolly Terrace (S-Bound) Blackhall Mill
- Second Lodge (E-bound) Hamsterley
- Derwent Cote Farm (E-bound) Hamsterley
- Hagg Farm (E-bound) Hamsterley Mill
- High Hamsterley Road (NE-bound) Hamsterley Mill
- Lintzford (NE-Bound) Rowlands Gill
- Dipwood Road-Bowes Lyon Close (NE-Bound) Rowlands Gill
- Dipwood Road-Orchard Road (NE-Bound) Rowlands Gill
- Station Road - Stirling Lane (NE-Bound) Rowlands Gill
- Gibside Chapel entrance (SE-bound) Burnopfield
- Busty Bank Foot (SE-bound) Burnopfield
- Fountain (SE-bound) Burnopfield
- Post Office (E-bound) Burnopfield
- Pack Horse (NE-bound) Crookgate
- Byermoor (NE-Bound) Crookgate
- Lobley Hill Road-Sacred Heart (NE-Bound) Crookgate
- Lobley Hill Road-Ravensworth Crescent (E-Bound) Crookgate
- Lobley Hill Road-Schoolhouse Lane (NE-Bound) Marley Hill
- Church Street-Longfield Farm (NE-Bound) Marley Hill
- Church Street-Cuthbert Street (NE-Bound) Marley Hill
- Church Street-Aged Miners Homes (NE-Bound) Marley Hill
- Church Street-The Crescent (NE-Bound) Sunniside
- Kingsway - Coronation Street (SW-Bound) Sunniside
- Kingsway-Clover Hill (NW-Bound) Sunniside
- Kingsway-Gladeley Way (N-Bound) Sunniside
- Burnthouse Lane (NW-Bound) Whickham
- Broadway (NW-Bound) Whickham
- Broadway (W-Bound) Whickham
- Fellside Road-Parkway (N-Bound) Whickham
- Fellside Park-Fellside Road (NE-Bound) Whickham
- Whickham School (NW-Bound) Whickham
Service history & registered changes
- ❌ Withdrawn effective 31 Aug 2026 Operating between High Spen and Whickham School given service number 896 / 896N effective from 31 August 2026.
- 🆕 Registered effective 31 Aug 2026 From: High Spen To: Whickham School Via: Chopwell, Rowlands Gill, Burnopfield, Crookgate, Sunniside Name or No.: 896 Service type: Normal Stopping Effective date: 31 August 2026 Other details: New Service operating Monday to Friday AM
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 896 bus?
The first 896 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 896 bus?
The last 896 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 07:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 896 bus cost?
GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so Go North East sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.
Who runs the 896 bus?
The 896 is operated by Go North East.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.