8A Sunderland Interchange 'Stand K' ↔ Washington Galleries 'Stand C'
Operated by Go North East. First bus 05:21, last bus 06:58. 4 journeys on weekdays.
✅ The 8A is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3
until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK.
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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.
towards Washington Galleries 'Stand C' · Monday to Friday towards Sunderland Interchange 'Stand K' · Monday to Friday towards Sunderland Interchange 'Stand K' · Saturday
| Interchange (Stand K) | 06:58 |
|---|---|
| Royal Hospital Chester Road B (SW-Bound) | 07:04 |
| Teal Farm (NE-Bound) | 07:19 |
| Waterview Park Stand 3 (W-Bound) | 07:22 |
| Galleries Bus Station (Stand C) | 07:30 |
Route map
All stops on route 8A
8A towards Washington Galleries 'Stand C'
- Interchange (Stand K) Sunderland
- Sunderland Green Terrace (39) Sunderland
- University Of Sunderland (W-Bound) Sunderland
- Chester Road-University (W-Bound) Sunderland
- The Royalty (SW-Bound) Sunderland
- Western Hill (NW-Bound) Sunderland
- Chester Road-Wolseley Terrace (SW-Bound) High Barnes
- Royal Hospital Chester Road B (SW-Bound) High Barnes
- Chester Road-Eastfield Street (SW-Bound) High Barnes
- Chester Road-Crematorium (SW-Bound) High Barnes
- Sunderland Crematorium (W-Bound) High Barnes
- The Broadway-Springwell Road (SW-Bound) Nookside
- The Broadway-Glenleigh Drive (SW-Bound) Nookside
- Chester Road-Grindon Mill (SW-Bound) Grindon
- Chester Road-Gardiner Square (W-Bound) Pennywell
- Chester Road - Sevenoaks Drive (W-Bound) Pennywell
- Pattinson Road-Mandarin Way (S-Bound) Barmston
- Teal Farm (S-Bound) Barmston
- Pattinson Road-Sewage Works (NE-Bound) Barmston
- Teal Farm (NE-Bound) Barmston
- Waterview Park Stand 3 (W-Bound) Barmston
- Pattinson Road-Alston Road (N-Bound) Barmston
- Washington District 15 Exit (W-Bound) Barmston
- Sunderland Highway (W-Bound) Barmston
- Washington Retail Park (SW-Bound) Washington
- Galleries Bus Station (Stand C) Washington
8A towards Sunderland Interchange 'Stand K'
- Council Yard (S-bound) West Pelton
- Twizell Road End (S-bound) West Pelton
- Stone Row (SE-bound) Grange Villa
- Pavilion (NE-bound) Grange Villa
- Club (NE-bound) Grange Villa
- Edward Terrace (NE-bound) Newfield
- Aged Miners Homes (NE-bound) Pelton
- Church (NE-bound) Pelton
- Kingsway - bridge (E-bound) Pelton
- Community Centre (NE-bound) Pelton
- Schools (SE-bound) Pelton
- Plough Inn (SE-bound) Pelton
- Pelaw Crescent - Conyers Ave (SE-bound) Chester-le-Street
- The Falcon (SE-bound) Chester-le-Street
- Bank Top (SE-bound) Chester-le-Street
- South Burns Stand J (E-bound) Chester-le-Street
- Shields Road (NE-bound) Chester-le-Street
- Picktree Lane Bus Depot (NE-bound) Chester-le-Street
- Village (N-bound) Picktree
- Field House (NE-bound) Picktree
- Picktree Lane-Bonemill Lane (N-Bound) Rickleton
- Washington Hospital (SE-Bound) Rickleton
- Vigo Lane-Woodlands Surgery (NE-Bound) Rickleton
- Vigo Lane (NE-Bound) Rickleton
- Vigo Lane-Laburnhum Avenue (E-Bound) Harraton
- Vigo Lane - Firtree Avenue (E-Bound) Harraton
- Vigo Lane (SE-Bound) Harraton
- Bonemill Lane - Biddick Lane (E-Bound) Fatfield
- Washington Arts Centre (N-Bound) Fatfield
- Fatfield Road-Oxclose Road (N-Bound) Columbia
- Fatfield Road (N-Bound) Biddick
- Parkway (NW-Bound) Columbia
- Glebe (W-Bound) Washington
- Police Link Road - Leisure Centre (SW-Bound) Washington
- Galleries Bus Station (Stand E) Washington
- Washington Retail Park (NE-Bound) Washington
- Sunderland Highway (E-Bound) Barmston
- Pattinson Road-Mandarin Way (S-Bound) Barmston
- Waterview Park Stand 1 (W-Bound) Barmston
- Teal Farm (S-Bound) Barmston
- Pattinson Road-Sewage Works (NE-Bound) Barmston
- Teal Farm (NE-Bound) Barmston
- Pattinson Road-Alston Road (N-Bound) Barmston
- Washington District 15 Exit (E-Bound) Barmston
- Chester Road - Prestbury Road (E-Bound) Pennywell
- Chester Road-Greenwood Road (E-Bound) Pennywell
- Chester Road-Grindon Mill (NE-Bound) Grindon
- The Broadway-Glasbury Avenue (NE-Bound) Nookside
- The Broadway-Broadmayne Avenue (NE-Bound) Nookside
- Sunderland Crematorium (NE-Bound) High Barnes
- Chester Road-Crematorium (NE-Bound) High Barnes
- Chester Road-Priory Grove (NE-Bound) High Barnes
- Chester Road-St Gabriels Avenue (E-Bound) High Barnes
- Royal Hospital Chester Road A (E-Bound) High Barnes
- Chester Road-Croft Avenue (NE-Bound) High Barnes
- Chester Road-The Precinct (NE-Bound) Sunderland
- Chester Road-University (E-Bound) Sunderland
- University Of Sunderland (E-Bound) Sunderland
- Interchange (Stand K) Sunderland
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 3 May 2026 Operating between Westwood Cross and Canterbury given service number 8A / 8X / 8 effective from 03 May 2026. To amend Route and Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
SunderlandWashingtonChester-le-StreetPennywellHigh BarnesBarmstonFatfieldGrindonColumbiaNooksidePeltonRickleton
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 8A bus?
The first 8A departure on weekdays leaves at 05:21 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 8A bus?
The last 8A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 06:58. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 8A bus cost?
The 8A is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Go North East day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 8A bus?
The 8A 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.