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20

Sunderland – Durham

via Rainton Gate, Houghton-le-Spring

Go North East First 00:06 Last 23:11Every day

Route 20 runs between Sunderland and Durham via Rainton Gate, Houghton-le-Spring. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.

Quick departures

Live departures from key stops on this route

StopTowards Sunderland InterchangeTowards Durham Bus Station - Stand D
Bus Station Stand D2020:1121:1122:11and more2023:57and more
School Avenue2019:2420:2921:28and more2023:42and more
Houghton-Le-Spring2019:3820:4421:42and more2023:27and more
Interchange2019:3819:5821:02and more2023:09and more

Route stops

All stops on the route towards Durham Bus Station - Stand D

StopApprox. time
  1. 1Interchange · Sunderland05:37
  2. 2Royal Courts · Sunderland05:38
  3. 3Burn Park Road-Durham Road · Eden Vale05:39
  4. 4Durham Road-Riversdale Terrace · Eden Vale05:39
  5. 5Durham Road-Fox Street · Eden Vale05:40
  6. 6Durham Road-Dunelm South · Eden Vale05:40
  7. 7Queen Alexandra Road - Durham Road · Barnes Park05:41
  8. 8Durham Road-Bede Centre · Barnes Park05:42

Frequently asked questions about the 20

What time is the first and last 20 bus?
The first 20 of the day departs at 00:06 and the last one departs at 23:11. These are the scheduled departure times of the first and last journeys, which may start from either end of the route — check the timetable above for times at your own stop.
Does the 20 bus run at weekends?
Yes. The 20 runs seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. Sunday and bank holiday timetables are usually less frequent than weekdays, so check the times above before travelling.
How long does the 20 bus take?
A full end-to-end journey on the 20 takes about 60 minutes between Sunderland and Durham, running via Rainton Gate and Houghton-le-Spring. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
Who operates the 20 bus?
The 20 is operated by Go North East. For tickets, fares, lost property or complaints about a journey you need to contact them directly — we're an independent service and can't help with those.

Timetable data from the Bus Open Data Service (BODS), Department for Transport. Live positions from operator vehicle feeds. Times are subject to change.