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28B

Chester le Street – Newcastle

via Perkinsville, Chowdene

Go North East First 08:44 Last 23:25Every day

Route 28B runs between Chester le Street and Newcastle via Perkinsville, Chowdene. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.

Quick departures

Live departures from key stops on this route

StopTowards Newcastle Eldon SquareTowards Kibblesworth Square
Coronation Terrace28B19:4820:4821:53and more28B23:49and more
Haggs Lane28B19:5220:5221:57and more28B23:46and more
Durham Road-Valley View28B20:0121:0122:06and more28B23:38and more
Eldon Square Bus Station28B20:1621:1622:21and more28B23:25and more

Frequently asked questions about the 28B

What time is the first and last 28B bus?
The first 28B of the day departs at 08:44 and the last one departs at 23:25. 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 28B bus run at weekends?
Yes. The 28B 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 28B bus take?
A full end-to-end journey on the 28B takes about 45 minutes between Chester le Street and Newcastle, running via Perkinsville and Chowdene. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
Who operates the 28B bus?
The 28B 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.