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X21

Newcastle – Spital

via Wansbeck Hospital, Bedlington

Arriva Northumbria First 05:08 Last 23:54Every day

Route X21 runs between Newcastle and Spital via Wansbeck Hospital, Bedlington. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.

Quick departures

Live departures from key stops on this route

StopTowards Haymarket Bus StationTowards Sandy Bay
Sandy BayX2119:5420:5421:54and moreX2119:28and more
Highways depotX2119:2520:2621:26and moreX2119:09and more
Ridge FarmX2119:3920:3921:39and moreNo more today
Haymarket Bus StationX2119:2020:1321:11and moreNo more today

Route stops

All stops on the route towards Haymarket Bus Station

StopApprox. time
  1. 1Sandy Bay · Spital05:23
  2. 2Spital Road · Spital05:24
  3. 3Gibson Street · Newbiggin-by-the-Sea05:25
  4. 4St Mary's Church · Newbiggin-by-the-Sea05:26
  5. 5St Andrew's Church · Newbiggin-by-the-Sea05:27
  6. 6Front Street · Newbiggin-by-the-Sea05:28
  7. 7Cresswell Arms · Newbiggin-by-the-Sea05:29
  8. 8Front Street · Newbiggin-by-the-Sea05:30

Frequently asked questions about the X21

What time is the first and last X21 bus?
The first X21 of the day departs at 05:08 and the last one departs at 23:54. 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 X21 bus run at weekends?
Yes. The X21 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 X21 bus take?
A full end-to-end journey on the X21 takes about 65 minutes between Newcastle and Spital, running via Wansbeck Hospital and Bedlington. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
Who operates the X21 bus?
The X21 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.