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85A

Gateshead – Oxclose

via Beacon Lough, Donwell

Go North East First 07:37 Last 15:17Monday to Friday

Route 85A runs between Gateshead and Oxclose via Beacon Lough, Donwell. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.

Quick departures

Live departures from key stops on this route

StopTowards Springwell Village Primary SchTowards Oxclose Village Centre
Raby RoadNo more todayNo more today
ThirlmoorNo more todayNo more today
Parsons RoadNo more todayNo more today
High UsworthNo more todayNo more today

Route stops

All stops on the route towards Springwell Village Primary Sch

StopApprox. time
  1. 1Raby Road - Dilston Close · Oxclose14:42
  2. 2Raby Road · Crowther14:43
  3. 3Thirlmoor · Blackfell14:46
  4. 4Thirlmoor · Blackfell14:46
  5. 5Parsons · Albany14:48
  6. 6Parsons Road · Donwell14:49
  7. 7Blue House Lane-St Andrews Avenue · Donwell14:50
  8. 8Well Bank Road · Donwell14:51

Frequently asked questions about the 85A

What time is the first and last 85A bus?
The first 85A of the day departs at 07:37 and the last one departs at 15:17. 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 85A bus run at weekends?
No. The 85A does not run at weekends — it operates monday to friday only.
How long does the 85A bus take?
A full end-to-end journey on the 85A takes about 29 minutes between Gateshead and Oxclose, running via Beacon Lough and Donwell. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
Who operates the 85A bus?
The 85A 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.