R6
Ryton – Rowlands Gill
via High Spen, Winlaton
Gateshead Central Taxis Ltd First 07:41 Last 23:41Every day
Route R6 runs between Ryton and Rowlands Gill via High Spen, Winlaton. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.
Quick departures
Live departures from key stops on this route
| Stop | Towards Station Road - Stirling Lane | Towards Winlaton Bus Station |
|---|---|---|
| Burn Road-Mosspool | R616:3717:39and more | R615:5516:5517:55and more |
| North Street | R615:5916:3916:59and more | R615:5516:5517:55and more |
| Pawston Road | R616:0316:4417:03and more | R615:5016:5017:50and more |
| Smailes Lane-Valley View | R615:5416:1116:54and more | R616:4317:4318:06and more |
Route stops
All stops on the route towards Station Road - Stirling Lane
StopApprox. time
- 1Main Road - Watermill · Ryton08:28
- 2Woodside Lane-Main Road · Ryton08:28
- 3Woodside Lane-Western Way Drive · Ryton08:29
- 4Liddells Fell Road-Beweshill Lane · Blaydon Burn08:36
- 5Liddell Fell Road-Burn Road · Blaydon Burn08:37
- 6Burn Road-Mosspool · Blaydon Burn08:39
- 7North Street · Winlaton08:40
- 8Bus Station · Winlaton08:41
Frequently asked questions about the R6
- What time is the first and last R6 bus?
- The first R6 of the day departs at 07:41 and the last one departs at 23:41. 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 R6 bus run at weekends?
- Yes. The R6 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 R6 bus take?
- A full end-to-end journey on the R6 takes about 24 minutes between Ryton and Rowlands Gill, running via High Spen and Winlaton. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
- Who operates the R6 bus?
- The R6 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.