20A
Sunderland – Durham
via Houghton-le-Spring, Rainton Gate
Go North East First 06:07 Last 23:39Every day
Route 20A runs between Sunderland and Durham via Houghton-le-Spring, Rainton Gate. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.
Quick departures
Live departures from key stops on this route
| Stop | Towards Sunderland Interchange | Towards Durham Bus Station - Stand D |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Station Stand D | 20A18:2819:3520:41and more | 20A19:2620:2721:27and more |
| Garage | 20A18:4519:5120:56and more | 20A19:1020:1221:13and more |
| Houghton Cut Slip Road | 20A18:3419:0220:09and more | 20A18:5119:5220:55and more |
| Interchange | 20A18:2718:5219:20and more | 20A18:3319:3520:39and more |
Route stops
All stops on the route towards Durham Bus Station - Stand D
StopApprox. time
- 1Interchange · Sunderland06:07
- 2Royal Courts · Sunderland06:08
- 3Burn Park Road-Durham Road · Eden Vale06:09
- 4Durham Road-Riversdale Terrace · Eden Vale06:09
- 5Durham Road-Fox Street · Eden Vale06:10
- 6Durham Road-Dunelm South · Eden Vale06:10
- 7Queen Alexandra Road - Durham Road · Barnes Park06:11
- 8Durham Road-Bede Centre · Barnes Park06:12
Frequently asked questions about the 20A
- What time is the first and last 20A bus?
- The first 20A of the day departs at 06:07 and the last one departs at 23:39. 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 20A bus run at weekends?
- Yes. The 20A 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 20A bus take?
- A full end-to-end journey on the 20A takes about 54 minutes between Sunderland and Durham, running via Houghton-le-Spring and Rainton Gate. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
- Who operates the 20A bus?
- The 20A 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.