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X21

West Auckland – Newcastle

via Durham, Middlestone Moor

Go North East First 05:50 Last 22:45Every day

Route X21 runs between West Auckland and Newcastle via Durham, Middlestone Moor. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.

Quick departures

Live departures from key stops on this route

StopTowards Newcastle Eldon SquareTowards West Auckland Club
ClubX2107:2308:0508:38and moreX2108:2308:4909:03and more
GarageX2105:5606:2206:45and moreX2107:5908:2308:37and more
Ellam AvenueX2106:1506:4307:07and moreX2107:3407:5808:13and more
Eldon Square Bus StationX2107:0807:4108:16and moreX2107:1707:5008:30and more

Route stops

All stops on the route towards Newcastle Eldon Square

StopApprox. time
  1. 1Club · West Auckland07:23
  2. 2Station Rd · West Auckland07:23
  3. 3Wheatsheaf · St Helen Auckland07:24
  4. 4St Helens Church · St Helen Auckland07:25
  5. 5Laburnum Grove · St Helen Auckland07:26
  6. 6Maude Terrace · St Helen Auckland07:26
  7. 7Superstore · Tindale Crescent07:28
  8. 8Club - Watling Road · Tindale Crescent07:29

Frequently asked questions about the X21

What time is the first and last X21 bus?
The first X21 of the day departs at 05:50 and the last one departs at 22:45. 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 75 minutes between West Auckland and Newcastle, running via Durham and Middlestone Moor. 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 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.