N21 Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham via Gateshead, Chester-le-Street
Operated by Go North East. Registered as running via Gateshead, Low Fell, Harlow Green, Birtley, Chester, le, Street, Framwellgate Moor, Durham. First bus 00:03, last bus 04:17. 10 journeys on Fridays. Fares: adult single £2.50 — more.
Night bus — overnight departures 00:03–04:38. Thursday & Friday nights. Nights are the night you set out on, so a 01:30 bus on Saturday morning counts as Friday. All night buses.
Wanted a different N21? 1 other bus route is numbered N21 elsewhere in the UK — see every N21 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 00:03 | 00:10 | 01:10 | 02:10 | 03:10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monument Market Street (W-Bound) | · | 00:10 | 01:10 | 02:10 | 03:10 |
| Interchange (Stand L) | · | 00:23 | 01:23 | 02:22 | 03:21 |
| Durham Road-Calderwood Crescent (S-Bound) | · | 00:32 | 01:32 | 02:30 | 03:29 |
| Durham Road-Co-Op (S-Bound) | · | 00:39 | 01:40 | 02:38 | 03:36 |
| Front Street (D) | · | 00:48 | 01:49 | 02:46 | 03:44 |
| Red Lion (S-bound) | · | 00:54 | 01:55 | 02:52 | 03:50 |
| Aykley Heads - for University Hospital (S-bound) | · | 01:00 | 02:01 | 02:58 | 03:56 |
| North Road Stand A (SE-Bound) | 00:03 | 01:07 | 02:07 | 03:03 | 04:01 |
| Howlands Park and Ride (SE-bound) | 00:10 | 01:14 | 02:14 | 03:10 | 04:08 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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.
Fares on the N21
Adult single £2.50
The same for any journey on the N21, however far you go.
Go-Ahead's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 1 April 2026. Fares change — check with Go North East before you travel.
Tickets on the N21
Go North East publishes singles on this route for adults, children and young people.
Adult Single · 21&under Single
…and 2 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Go North East's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 8 October 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Go North East.
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 Go North East before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Durham: 10 journeys, first 00:03 towards Newcastle upon Tyne: 7 journeys, first 00:17
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Durham: 10 journeys, first 00:03 towards Newcastle upon Tyne: 7 journeys, first 00:17
Route map
All stops on route N21
N21 towards Durham
All 62 stops
- Monument Market Street (W-Bound) Newcastle upon Tyne
- Monument Grainger Street (S-Bound) Newcastle upon Tyne
- High Level Bridge North End (S-Bound) Newcastle upon Tyne
- Wellington Street (SE-Bound) Gateshead
- Interchange (Stand L) Gateshead
- High West Street-Civic Centre (SE-Bound) Gateshead
- Durham Road-Garage (S-Bound) Gateshead
- Durham Road-Northbourne Street (S-Bound) Shipcote
- Durham Road Saltwell Park (S-Bound) Saltwell
- Durham Road-Valley View (S-Bound) Low Fell
- Durham Road-Musgrave School (S-Bound) Low Fell
- Durham Road - Beaconsfield Road (S-Bound) Low Fell
- Durham Road-Engine Lane (S-Bound) Low Fell
- Durham Road-Library (S-Bound) Low Fell
- Durham Road-Cedars Green (S-Bound) Allerdene
- Durham Road-Calderwood Crescent (S-Bound) Allerdene
- Durham Road-Harlow Green (S-Bound) Allerdene
- Durham Road-Deneford (SE-Bound) Allerdene
- Angel Of The North (SE-Bound) Allerdene
- Durham Road-Northdene (SE-Bound) Birtley
- Durham Road-Windsor Road (S-Bound) Birtley
- Durham Road-Croftside (S-Bound) Birtley
- Durham Road-Fire Station (S-Bound) Birtley
- Durham Road - Orchard Street (S-Bound) Birtley
- Durham Road-Co-Op (S-Bound) Birtley
- Durham Road-Harras Bank (S-Bound) Birtley
- Durham Road-Sports Ground (S-Bound) Birtley
- Durham Road - York Road (S-Bound) Barley Mow
- Durham Road - Drum Road (S-Bound) Barley Mow
- North Lodge Estate (S-bound) Chester-le-Street
- Lambton Worm PH (S-bound) Chester-le-Street
- Northlands roundabout (S-bound) Chester-le-Street
- Highfield Hospital (S-bound) Chester-le-Street
- Police Station (S-bound) Chester-le-Street
- Front Street (D) Chester-le-Street
- Lambton Arms PH (S-bound) Chester-le-Street
- Black Horse (S-bound) Chester-le-Street
- Ropery Lane Roundabout (S-bound) Chester-le-Street
- Clifford Terrace (S-bound) Chester-le-Street
- Hermitage (SW-bound) Chester-le-Street
- Farm (SW-bound) Chester Moor
- Inn (SW-bound) Chester Moor
- Red Lion (S-bound) Plawsworth
- Lane End (S-bound) Plawsworth Gate
- Front Street (S-bound) Pity Me
- Front Street - Junction Woodbine Road (S-bound) Pity Me
- Oxley Terrace (S-bound) Pity Me
- Front Street (S-bound) Framwellgate Moor
- Salutation Bus Gate (S-bound) Framwellgate Moor
- High Carr Road (S-bound) Framwellgate Moor
- Aykley Heads - for University Hospital (S-bound) Durham
- Dryburn Hospital - old entrance (SE-bound) Durham
- County Hall (SE-bound) Durham
- St Leonards School (S-bound) Durham
- Wharton Park (S-bound) Durham
- North Road Stand A (SE-Bound) Durham
- Millburngate Stand A Durham
- Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand A (E-bound) Durham
- New Elvet - Three Tuns (S-bound) Durham
- St Oswalds Church (SW-bound) Durham
- New Inn - Church Street (SW-bound) Durham
- Howlands Park and Ride (SE-bound) Durham
N21 towards Newcastle upon Tyne
All 59 stops
- Howlands Park and Ride (SE-bound) Durham
- South Road Colleges (NE-bound) Durham
- New Inn - Church Street (NE-bound) Durham
- St Oswalds Church (NE-bound) Durham
- New Elvet - Three Tuns (NW-bound) Durham
- Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge (W-bound) Durham
- North Road Stand B (SE-Bound) Durham
- Millburngate Stand B Durham
- Wharton Park (NW-bound) Durham
- St Leonards School (N-bound) Durham
- County Hall (NW-bound) Durham
- Dryburn Hospital - old entrance (NW-bound) Durham
- Aykley Heads - for University Hospital (N-bound) Durham
- New College (NE-bound) Framwellgate Moor
- Front Street (N-bound) Framwellgate Moor
- Oxley Terrace (N-bound) Pity Me
- Front Street - Junction Woodbine Road (N-bound) Pity Me
- Front Street (N-bound) Pity Me
- Lane End (N-bound) Plawsworth Gate
- Red Lion (N-bound) Plawsworth
- Inn (NE-bound) Chester Moor
- Hermitage (NE-bound) Chester-le-Street
- Clifford Terrace (N-bound) Chester-le-Street
- Black Horse (N-bound) Chester-le-Street
- Lambton Arms PH (N-bound) Chester-le-Street
- Front Street (G) Chester-le-Street
- Police Station (N-bound) Chester-le-Street
- Highfield Hospital (N-bound) Chester-le-Street
- Northlands roundabout (N-bound) Chester-le-Street
- Lambton Worm PH (N-bound) Chester-le-Street
- North Lodge Estate (N-bound) Chester-le-Street
- Durham Road - Dobbies (N-Bound) Barley Mow
- Durham Road - Dorset Ave (N-Bound) Barley Mow
- Durham Road-Memorial Cottages (N-Bound) Birtley
- Durham Road-Harras Bank (N-Bound) Birtley
- Durham Road - Beaconsfield Terrace (N-Bound) Birtley
- Durham Road-Fire Station (N-Bound) Birtley
- Durham Road-Ridgeway (N-Bound) Birtley
- Durham Road-Windsor Road (N-Bound) Birtley
- Newcastle Bank-Long Bank (NW-Bound) Birtley
- Angel Of The North (NW-Bound) Allerdene
- Durham Road-Deneford (NW-Bound) Allerdene
- Durham Road-Harlow Green (N-Bound) Allerdene
- Durham Road-Cromer Court (N-Bound) Allerdene
- Durham Road-Appledore Gardens (N-Bound) Low Fell
- Durham Road-Hutton Terrace (N-Bound) Low Fell
- Durham Road-Albert Drive (N-Bound) Low Fell
- Durham Road - Elder Grove (N-Bound) Low Fell
- Durham Road-Musgrave School (N-Bound) Low Fell
- Durham Road-Valley View (N-Bound) Low Fell
- Durham Road Saltwell Park (N-Bound) Saltwell
- Durham Road-Dryden Road (N-Bound) Shipcote
- Durham Road-Shipcote Lane (N-Bound) Shipcote
- Durham Road-Hartington Street (N-Bound) Gateshead
- High West Street-Bewick Road (N-Bound) Gateshead
- High West Street-Civic Centre (N-Bound) Gateshead
- Interchange (Stand N) Gateshead
- A184 (E-Bound) Gateshead
- Monument Market Street (W-Bound) Newcastle upon Tyne
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 25 January 2026 To amend Route.
- Service change effective 20 July 2025 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 12 November 2023 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 3 September 2022 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 8 August 2022 To amend Route and Stopping Places.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PB0003954/822 · Changes in Durham County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first N21 bus?
The first N21 departure on Fridays leaves at 00:03 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last N21 bus?
The last N21 on Fridays leaves its first stop at 04:17. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the N21 bus cost?
Go North East's published fares on the N21: adult single £2.50. The N21 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 N21 bus?
The N21 is operated by Go North East.
Timetable data from Go North East via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North East England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PB0003954/822. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.