81
Gateshead – Sunderland
via Washington Village, Eighton Banks
Go North East First 07:52 Last 23:36Every day
Route 81 runs between Gateshead and Sunderland via Washington Village, Eighton Banks. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.
Quick departures
Live departures from key stops on this route
| Stop | Towards Gateshead Interchange | Towards Washington Galleries |
|---|---|---|
| Interchange | No more today | 8122:2923:29and more |
| Portmeads Road-Portmead Rise | 8119:5120:5121:51and more | 8123:0300:03and more |
| Hertford - Dartmouth Ave | 8120:1221:1222:12and more | 8122:4323:43and more |
| Interchange | 8119:2620:2621:26and more | 8122:2923:29and more |
Route stops
All stops on the route towards Wrekenton High Street (S-bound)
StopApprox. time
- 1Galleries Bus Station · Washington08:16
- 2Malvern Road · Lambton08:18
- 3Hambleton Road · Lambton08:19
- 4Ayton Road - Monkside Close · Ayton08:19
- 5Dunlin Drive · Ayton08:20
- 6Dunnock Drive-Chevies · Ayton08:21
- 7Birtley Road-Goldstar · Wear Industrial Estate08:21
- 8Birtley Road-Picktree Lane · Wear Industrial Estate08:22
Frequently asked questions about the 81
- What time is the first and last 81 bus?
- The first 81 of the day departs at 07:52 and the last one departs at 23:36. 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 81 bus run at weekends?
- Yes. The 81 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 81 bus take?
- A full end-to-end journey on the 81 takes about 55 minutes between Gateshead and Sunderland, running via Washington Village and Eighton Banks. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
- Who operates the 81 bus?
- The 81 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.