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X18

Morpeth – Alnwick

via Hadston, Hipsburn

Arriva Northumbria First 05:54 Last 23:28Every day

Route X18 runs between Morpeth and Alnwick via Hadston, Hipsburn. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.

Quick departures

Live departures from key stops on this route

StopTowards Bus StationTowards Alnwick Bus Station
Bus StationX1807:2209:4711:47and moreX1806:3208:4710:47and more
RoundaboutX1807:4410:1012:10and moreX1806:5509:1011:10and more
Beal Bank TopX1808:1310:3912:39and moreX1807:2409:3911:39and more
Bus StationX1806:4808:1308:45and moreX1806:3208:4710:47and more

Route stops

All stops on the route towards Fourways

StopApprox. time
  1. 1Bus Station · Morpeth23:05
  2. 2Dark Lane · Morpeth23:06
  3. 3The Mount · East Cottingwood23:06
  4. 4East Mill · East Cottingwood23:07
  5. 5Cookswell Garage · Pegswood23:11
  6. 6Front Street · Pegswood23:12
  7. 7School Court · Pegswood23:12
  8. 8Butcher's Lane · Longhirst23:14

Frequently asked questions about the X18

What time is the first and last X18 bus?
The first X18 of the day departs at 05:54 and the last one departs at 23:28. 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 X18 bus run at weekends?
Yes. The X18 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 X18 bus take?
A full end-to-end journey on the X18 takes about 65 minutes between Morpeth and Alnwick, running via Hadston and Hipsburn. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
Who operates the X18 bus?
The X18 is operated by Arriva Northumbria. 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.