21
Newcastle – Brandon
via Durham, Birtley
Go North East First 04:07 Last 23:46Every day
Route 21 runs between Newcastle and Brandon via Durham, Birtley. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.
Quick departures
Live departures from key stops on this route
| Stop | Towards Newcastle Eldon Square | Towards Chester-le-Street Red Lion |
|---|---|---|
| Front Street | 2116:1516:4717:16and more | 2116:0616:1416:22and more |
| Lambton Worm PH | 2116:0616:2116:29and more | 2116:0916:1716:35and more |
| Durham Road-Harlow Green | 21Due16:1316:20and more | 2116:1816:2016:25and more |
| Eldon Square Bus Station | 2116:1016:1716:33and more | 21Due16:2016:27and more |
Route stops
All stops on the route towards Chester-le-Street Red Lion
StopApprox. time
- 1Eldon Square Bus Station · Newcastle upon Tyne06:25
- 2Newcastle Newgate Street · Newcastle upon Tyne06:26
- 3Newcastle Newgate Street · Newcastle upon Tyne06:27
- 4High Level Bridge North End · Newcastle upon Tyne06:28
- 5Wellington Street · Gateshead06:31
- 6Interchange · Gateshead06:34
- 7High West Street-Civic Centre · Gateshead06:35
- 8Durham Road-Garage · Gateshead06:37
Frequently asked questions about the 21
- What time is the first and last 21 bus?
- The first 21 of the day departs at 04:07 and the last one departs at 23:46. 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 21 bus run at weekends?
- Yes. The 21 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 21 bus take?
- A full end-to-end journey on the 21 takes about 62 minutes between Newcastle and Brandon, running via Durham and Birtley. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
- Who operates the 21 bus?
- The 21 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.