How to get from Gateshead to Barnard Castle by bus?

From Gateshead to Barnard Castle by bus

To get from Gateshead to Barnard Castle in County Durham, take the X21 bus from Interchange, Gateshead station to Grayson Road - Lyne Road, Middlestone Moor station. Next, take the 873 bus from Grayson Road - Lyne Road, Middlestone Moor station to Galgate - Stand B, Barnard Castle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The bus schedule from Gateshead may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Barnard Castle on the Moovit app.

132min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X21X21
Bus - 873873
Walk to Barnard Castle
Leaves from Interchange, Gateshead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Interchange, Gateshead
    ID twrdjdwg
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X21X21
    Wait for bus
    X21
    Bishop Auckland
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grayson Road - Lyne Road, Middlestone Moor
    ID durdpgdj
    58 min
  • 4
    Bus - 873873
    Wait for bus
    873
    High Force
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Galgate - Stand B, Barnard Castle
    ID durgagma
    57 min
  • 6
    Walk to Barnard Castle
    Walk to
    Barnard Castle
    Bridgegate
    240 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Gateshead to Barnard Castle

The distance between Gateshead, County Durham and Barnard Castle, County Durham is approximately 63.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 132 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gateshead to Barnard Castle by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in County Durham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Gateshead to Barnard Castle

To check the bus schedule from Gateshead to Barnard Castle using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Gateshead) and destination (Barnard Castle), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gateshead to Barnard Castle?

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Bus line X21, Bus line 873.

  • Is there a direct bus between Gateshead and Barnard Castle?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Gateshead to Barnard Castle?

    The X21 bus line goes from Interchange, Gateshead station near Gateshead in Gateshead to Grayson Road - Lyne Road, Middlestone Moor station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Grayson Road - Lyne Road, Middlestone Moor station near Barnard Castle in County Durham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Gateshead to Barnard Castle by bus?

    The total travel time between Gateshead in Gateshead and Barnard Castle in County Durham by bus is about 2 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Gateshead to get to Barnard Castle?

    Get on the X21 bus from the Interchange, Gateshead stop near Gateshead in Gateshead.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Gateshead and Barnard Castle?

    Get off the bus at the Grayson Road - Lyne Road, Middlestone Moor stop, which is closest to Barnard Castle in County Durham.

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