28
Chester le Street – Newcastle
via Beamish, Birtley
Go North East First 06:05 Last 18:20Every day
Route 28 runs between Chester le Street and Newcastle via Beamish, Birtley. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.
Quick departures
Live departures from key stops on this route
| Stop | Towards Chester-le-Street South Burns | Towards Newcastle Eldon Square |
|---|---|---|
| Eldon Square Bus Station | No more today | 2819:24and more |
| Red Lion | No more today | No more today |
| Main Entrance | No more today | No more today |
| South Burns Stand L | No more today | No more today |
Route stops
All stops on the route towards Newcastle Eldon Square
StopApprox. time
- 1South Burns Stand L · Chester-le-Street09:14
- 2Spa Bridge · Chester-le-Street09:15
- 3Glen Terrace · Chester-le-Street09:16
- 4Burnthouse Bankfoot · Pelton Fell09:17
- 5Glenside View Estate · Pelton Fell09:18
- 6Gardiner Crescent · Pelton Fell09:18
- 7Plunkett Terrace · Pelton Fell09:18
- 8Grange Terrace · Pelton Fell09:19
Frequently asked questions about the 28
- What time is the first and last 28 bus?
- The first 28 of the day departs at 06:05 and the last one departs at 18:20. 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 28 bus run at weekends?
- Yes. The 28 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 28 bus take?
- A full end-to-end journey on the 28 takes about 64 minutes between Chester le Street and Newcastle, running via Beamish and Birtley. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
- Who operates the 28 bus?
- The 28 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.