How to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Houghton-Le-Spring by bus and underground?

By bus and underground

To get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Houghton-Le-Spring in Sunderland, take the GRN underground from Monument station to University (Tyne And Wear Metro Station), University Of Sunderland station. Next, take the 20 bus from Royal Courts, Sunderland station to Houghton Le Spring, Houghton-Le-Spring station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min.

63min
Underground - GRN
Underground - GRN
Bus - 2020
Walk to Houghton-Le-Spring
Leaves from Monument

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from underground station
    Start from underground station
    Newcastle upon Tyne
    Blackett Street
  • 2
    Underground - GRNGRN
    Wait for underground
    GRN
    South Hylton
  • 3
    Ride to underground station
    Ride to underground station
    University (Tyne And Wear Metro Station), University Of Sunderland
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Royal Courts, Sunderland
    ID twrdwpwp
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Durham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Houghton Le Spring, Houghton-Le-Spring
    ID twrgjmtm
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Houghton-Le-Spring
    Walk to
    Houghton-Le-Spring
    Durham Road
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and underground via GRN and 4

To get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Houghton-Le-Spring in Sunderland, take the GRN underground from Monument station to Heworth station. Next, take the 4 bus from Heworth Interchange, Heworth station to Dairy Lane-Wallace Street, Houghton-Le-Spring station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Underground - GRN
Underground - GRN
Bus - 44
Walk to Houghton-Le-Spring
Leaves from Monument

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from underground station
    Start from underground station
    Newcastle upon Tyne
    Blackett Street
  • 2
    Underground - GRNGRN
    Wait for underground
    GRN
    South Hylton
  • 3
    Ride to underground station
    Ride to underground station
    Heworth
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heworth Interchange, Heworth
    ID twrdjgat
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Houghton-Le-Spring
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dairy Lane-Wallace Street, Houghton-Le-Spring
    ID twrgjgat
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to Houghton-Le-Spring
    Walk to
    Houghton-Le-Spring
    Durham Road
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Newcastle upon Tyne to Houghton-Le-Spring

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and Houghton-Le-Spring, Sunderland is approximately 19.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newcastle upon Tyne to Houghton-Le-Spring by bus and underground, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sunderland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne is located at Blackett Street, Sunderland and the nearest public transport station is Newcastle Monument, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Underground stations close to Newcastle upon Tyne:

  • Manors
  • Haymarket (Tyne And Wear Metro Station), Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Monument

Train stations close to Newcastle upon Tyne:

  • Manors

Bus stations close to Newcastle upon Tyne:

  • Newcastle Monument, Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Monument Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Monument Market Street, Newcastle upon Tyne

Public transport stations close to Houghton-Le-Spring, Sunderland

Houghton-Le-Spring is located at Durham Road, Sunderland and the nearest public transport station is Hillside Way, Houghton-Le-Spring.

Bus stations close to Houghton-Le-Spring:

  • Hillside Way, Houghton-Le-Spring
  • Dairy Lane-Wallace Street, Houghton-Le-Spring
  • Hall Lane-Holly Avenue, Houghton-Le-Spring

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and underground via GRN and 4

To get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Houghton-Le-Spring in Sunderland, take the GRN underground from Monument station to Heworth station. Next, take the 4 bus from Heworth Interchange, Heworth station to Dairy Lane-Wallace Street, Houghton-Le-Spring station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Underground - GRN
Underground - GRN
Bus - 44
Walk to Houghton-Le-Spring
Leaves from Monument

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from underground station
    Start from underground station
    Newcastle upon Tyne
    Blackett Street
  • 2
    Underground - GRNGRN
    Wait for underground
    GRN
    South Hylton
  • 3
    Ride to underground station
    Ride to underground station
    Heworth
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heworth Interchange, Heworth
    ID twrdjgat
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Houghton-Le-Spring
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dairy Lane-Wallace Street, Houghton-Le-Spring
    ID twrgjgat
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to Houghton-Le-Spring
    Walk to
    Houghton-Le-Spring
    Durham Road
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Houghton-Le-Spring?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line GRN, Bus line 20.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Houghton-Le-Spring?

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line GRN, Bus line 4.

  • Is there a direct underground between Newcastle upon Tyne and Houghton-Le-Spring?

    No, you’ll have to take one underground line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which underground line goes from Newcastle upon Tyne to Houghton-Le-Spring?

    The GRN underground line goes from South Hylton station near Newcastle upon Tyne in Newcastle Upon Tyne to University (Tyne And Wear Metro Station), University Of Sunderland station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till University (Tyne And Wear Metro Station), University Of Sunderland station near Houghton-Le-Spring in Sunderland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Houghton-Le-Spring by underground and bus?

    The total travel time between Newcastle upon Tyne in Newcastle Upon Tyne and Houghton-Le-Spring in Sunderland by underground and bus is about 1 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the underground near Newcastle upon Tyne to get to Houghton-Le-Spring?

    Get on the GRN underground from the South Hylton station near Newcastle upon Tyne in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

  • Where do I get off the underground when travelling between Newcastle upon Tyne and Houghton-Le-Spring?

    Get off the underground at the University (Tyne And Wear Metro Station), University Of Sunderland stop, which is closest to Houghton-Le-Spring in Sunderland.

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