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X1

Peterlee – Newcastle

via Easington Lane, Houghton-le-Spring

Go North East First 00:03 Last 23:33Every day

Route X1 runs between Peterlee and Newcastle via Easington Lane, Houghton-le-Spring. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.

Quick departures

Live departures from key stops on this route

StopTowards Newcastle Eldon SquareTowards Easington Lane Clock (S-bound)
Station Road-Industrial EstateX119:2019:3719:48and moreX119:1519:5120:06and more
Front StreetX119:3619:5020:01and moreX119:3819:5320:16and more
Galleries Bus StationX119:1619:2419:47and moreX119:2819:4320:07and more
Eldon Square Bus StationX119:2019:3519:48and moreX1Due19:3820:03and more

Route stops

All stops on the route towards Newcastle Eldon Square

StopApprox. time
  1. 1Peterlee Bus Station Stand D · Peterlee06:02
  2. 2Essington Way - Yoden Road · Peterlee06:03
  3. 3Essington Way - Crawford Avenue · Peterlee06:04
  4. 4Essington Way - Stephenson Road · Peterlee06:05
  5. 5Post Box · Little Thorpe06:07
  6. 6West View · Easington Village06:09
  7. 7Green · Easington Village06:10
  8. 8Church · Easington Village06:10

Frequently asked questions about the X1

What time is the first and last X1 bus?
The first X1 of the day departs at 00:03 and the last one departs at 23:33. 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 X1 bus run at weekends?
Yes. The X1 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 X1 bus take?
A full end-to-end journey on the X1 takes about 67 minutes between Peterlee and Newcastle, running via Easington Lane and Houghton-le-Spring. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
Who operates the X1 bus?
The X1 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.