X20 Ashington to Newcastle upon Tyne via North Seaton, Gosforth
Operated by Arriva North East. First bus 06:35, last bus 18:49. 26 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different X20? 12 other bus routes are numbered X20 elsewhere in the UK — see every X20 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:35 | 07:05 | 07:35 | 08:45 | 09:50 | 10:55 | 11:55 | 12:55 | 13:55 | 14:55 | 15:55 | 16:55 | 18:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Station (Stand B) | 06:35 | 07:05 | 07:35 | 08:45 | 09:50 | 10:55 | 11:55 | 12:55 | 13:55 | 14:55 | 15:55 | 16:55 | 18:00 |
| Woodlands Road (near) | 06:45 | 07:15 | 07:45 | 08:56 | 10:00 | 11:05 | 12:05 | 13:05 | 14:05 | 15:05 | 16:05 | 17:05 | 18:10 |
| Interchange (Stand E) | 07:11 | 07:45 | 08:15 | 09:22 | 10:26 | 11:31 | 12:31 | 13:31 | 14:31 | 15:31 | 16:33 | 17:33 | 18:38 |
| Haymarket Bus Station (Stand N) | 07:21 | 08:00 | 08:30 | 09:32 | 10:36 | 11:41 | 12:41 | 13:41 | 14:41 | 15:41 | 16:43 | 17:43 | 18:48 |
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 X20
Arriva North East publishes singles on this route for adults and young people.
Adult Single
…and 2 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Arriva North East's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 9 October 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Arriva 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 Arriva North East before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 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.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Newcastle upon Tyne: 13 journeys, first 06:35 towards Ashington: 12 journeys, first 07:19
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Newcastle upon Tyne: 13 journeys, first 06:35 towards Ashington: 12 journeys, first 07:19
Route map
All stops on route X20
X20 towards Newcastle upon Tyne
All 14 stops
- Bus Station (Stand B) Ashington
- Hawthorn Road Top (opp) Ashington
- Alexandra Road Top (S-bound) Ashington
- Windy Gyle (near) Hirst
- Tosson Place (near) Hirst
- Moorhouse Lane (near) Hirst
- High School (o/s) Hirst
- Woodlands Road (near) North Seaton
- South Side (near) North Seaton
- Great North Road - Glamis Avenue (S-Bound) Gosforth
- Interchange (Stand E) Regent Centre
- High Street - S Cross Street (S-Bound) Gosforth
- Haymarket Barras Bridge (S-Bound) Newcastle upon Tyne
- Haymarket Bus Station (Stand N) Newcastle upon Tyne
X20 towards Ashington
All 14 stops
- Haymarket Bus Station (Stand N) Newcastle upon Tyne
- High Street - Woodbine Street (N-Bound) Gosforth
- Interchange (Stand B) Regent Centre
- Great North Road - Brunton Lane (N-Bound) Gosforth
- South Side (opp) North Seaton
- Northern Social Club (o/s) North Seaton
- High School (opp) Hirst
- Moorhouse Lane (nb) Hirst
- Tosson Place (opp) Hirst
- Windy Gyle (opp) Hirst
- Alexandra Road Top (N-bound) Ashington
- Alexandra Road Top (W-bound) Ashington
- Hawthorn Road Top (nr) Ashington
- Bus Station (Stand F) Ashington
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 10 May 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 23 March 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 29 October 2023 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 26 September 2021 To amend Timetable.
- Expired effective 31 January 2021 To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PB0002032/309 · Changes in Nexus (Tyne & Wear) · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first X20 bus?
The first X20 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:35 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last X20 bus?
The last X20 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:49. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the X20 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Arriva North East day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the X20 bus?
The X20 is operated by Arriva North East.
Timetable data from Arriva North East via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North East England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PB0002032/309. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.