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71

Chester-le-Street – Seaham

via Fence Houses, Seaton

Gateshead Central Taxis Ltd First 07:02 Last 20:58Monday to Saturday

Route 71 runs between Chester-le-Street and Seaham via Fence Houses, Seaton. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.

Quick departures

Live departures from key stops on this route

StopTowards South Burns Stand MTowards Castlereagh Aged Miners
Castlereagh Aged MinersNo more today7118:49and more
Mill Inn - Station RoadNo more today71Dueand more
Sedgeletch Road-Abbey Drive7119:3520:35and moreNo more today
South Burns Stand M7118:5019:5220:52and moreNo more today

Route stops

All stops on the route towards South Burns Stand M

StopApprox. time
  1. 1Castlereagh Aged Miners · Seaham07:37
  2. 2Dene House Road - North Road · Seaham07:37
  3. 3Northdene Avenue · Seaham07:37
  4. 4St Mary Magdalen School · Seaham07:38
  5. 5Dene House Lodge · Seaham07:38
  6. 6Dene House Rd - Railway Station · Seaham07:39
  7. 7Vane Terrace - Castlereagh · Seaham07:40
  8. 8Sophia Street · Seaham07:40

Frequently asked questions about the 71

What time is the first and last 71 bus?
The first 71 of the day departs at 07:02 and the last one departs at 20:58. 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 71 bus run at weekends?
The 71 runs on Saturdays but not on Sundays. Its published service days are: Monday to Saturday.
How long does the 71 bus take?
A full end-to-end journey on the 71 takes about 48 minutes between Chester-le-Street and Seaham, running via Fence Houses and Seaton. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
Who operates the 71 bus?
The 71 is operated by Gateshead Central Taxis Ltd. 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.