Washington Galleries bus station
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Washington Galleries bus station serves the town of Washington, Tyne and Wear
, England
. It was opened in October 2008 replacing the previous bus station and was re-built as part of the redevelopment of the town's Galleries shopping centre. This facility cost £2 million and provides easier public transport access to the shopping centre.
Prudential Property Investment Managers
, the owners of the shopping centre, manage this bus station together with Go North East
who operate the travel centre. Nexus
, Tyne and Wear's Passenger Transport Executive provide the information for the bus station (timetables and real time information). There are 6 stands and the main operators are Go North East
.
areas. Services also go as far afield as Sunderland
, South Shields
, Gateshead
, Newcastle
, Stanley
and Durham
.
The nearest station on the Tyne and Wear Metro
light rail
network to Washington Galleries bus station is the Heworth Interchange. There is a regular connection bus service, MetroLink M1, operated by Go North East
. Buses from this bus station also connect to Gateshead Interchange
also on the Metro network.
National Express
coach service 425 between Newcastle
and London
stops at here once per day in each direction.
Also in Washington there is the Concord Bus Station situated in the north east of the town.
.
.
Key - Route serves a Bus/Coach station. - Route serves a Tyne & Wear Metro station. - Route serves a Railway station.
Washington, Tyne and Wear
Washington is a town in the City of Sunderland in Tyne and Wear, England. Historically part of County Durham, it joined a new county in 1974 with the creation of Tyne and Wear...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. It was opened in October 2008 replacing the previous bus station and was re-built as part of the redevelopment of the town's Galleries shopping centre. This facility cost £2 million and provides easier public transport access to the shopping centre.
Prudential Property Investment Managers
Prudential Property Investment Managers
PRUPIM is a top 20 global real estate investment manager, providing integrated services for fund management, asset management and property management. PRUPIM, part of the M&G Group of Companies, is the real estate investment arm of Prudential plc in the UK and Europe...
, the owners of the shopping centre, manage this bus station together with Go North East
Go North East
Go North East is the largest operator of bus services in North East England, United Kingdom. Go North East operates services in the counties of Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland...
who operate the travel centre. Nexus
Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive
The Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive using the brandname of Nexus, is the Passenger Transport Executive for the Tyne and Wear region of North East England....
, Tyne and Wear's Passenger Transport Executive provide the information for the bus station (timetables and real time information). There are 6 stands and the main operators are Go North East
Go North East
Go North East is the largest operator of bus services in North East England, United Kingdom. Go North East operates services in the counties of Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland...
.
Services
Buses go from this bus station around the Washington new town and Houghton-le-SpringHoughton-le-Spring
Houghton-le-Spring is part of the City of Sunderland in the county of Tyne and Wear, North East England that has its recorded origins in Norman times. It is situated almost equidistant between the cathedral city of Durham 7 miles to the south-west and the centre of the City of Sunderland about 6...
areas. Services also go as far afield as Sunderland
Park Lane Interchange
Park Lane Interchange is a busy transport interchange on the south-western fringe of the city centre of Sunderland, North East England. It offers Tyne and Wear Metro services, long distance coach services and also local bus services. It is on the site of the Park Lane Bus Station that was built in...
, South Shields
South Shields
South Shields is a coastal town in Tyne and Wear, England, located at the mouth of the River Tyne to Tyne Dock, and about downstream from Newcastle upon Tyne...
, Gateshead
Gateshead Interchange
Gateshead Interchange is a transport interchange in the centre of the town of Gateshead, England. It is served by the Tyne and Wear Metro, whose station is underground, as well as local bus services...
, Newcastle
Eldon Square Bus Station
Eldon Square bus station is one of two bus stations serving the city centre of Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England, England.It is located in the Haymarket area of the city centre, near Newcastle University, adjacent to Haymarket bus station and near Haymarket Metro station...
, Stanley
Stanley, County Durham
Stanley is a former colliery town and civil parish in County Durham, England. Centred on a hilltop between Chester-le-Street and Consett, the town lies south west of Gateshead....
and Durham
Durham bus station
Durham bus station serves the city of Durham, in County Durham, England. The bus station is managed by Durham County Council.This bus station is situated on North Road in the city centre...
.
The nearest station on the Tyne and Wear Metro
Tyne and Wear Metro
The Tyne and Wear Metro, also known as the Metro, is a light rail system in North East England, serving Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, South Tyneside, North Tyneside and Sunderland. It opened in 1980 and in 2007–2008 provided 40 million public journeys on its network of nearly...
light rail
Light rail
Light rail or light rail transit is a form of urban rail public transportation that generally has a lower capacity and lower speed than heavy rail and metro systems, but higher capacity and higher speed than traditional street-running tram systems...
network to Washington Galleries bus station is the Heworth Interchange. There is a regular connection bus service, MetroLink M1, operated by Go North East
Go North East
Go North East is the largest operator of bus services in North East England, United Kingdom. Go North East operates services in the counties of Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland...
. Buses from this bus station also connect to Gateshead Interchange
Gateshead Interchange
Gateshead Interchange is a transport interchange in the centre of the town of Gateshead, England. It is served by the Tyne and Wear Metro, whose station is underground, as well as local bus services...
also on the Metro network.
National Express
National Express
National Express Coaches, more commonly known as National Express, is a brand and company, owned by the National Express Group, under which the majority of long distance bus and coach services in Great Britain are operated,...
coach service 425 between Newcastle
Newcastle Coach Station
Newcastle Coach Station is the coach station serving Newcastle upon Tyne, England.It is located on St James' Boulevard in the city centre, a five minute walk from the city's railway station and Central Station on the Tyne and Wear Metro....
and London
Victoria Coach Station
Victoria Coach Station is the largest and most significant coach station in London. It serves long distance coach services and is also the departure point for many countryside coach tours originating from London. It should not be confused with the nearby Green Line Coach Station serving Green Line...
stops at here once per day in each direction.
Also in Washington there is the Concord Bus Station situated in the north east of the town.
List of Bus Services
The following are the bus services currently using Washington Galleries Bus Station, correct to 30 October 2011..
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Key - Route serves a Bus/Coach station. - Route serves a Tyne & Wear Metro station. - Route serves a Railway station.
| Route | To | Via | Operator | Days of Operation (if not 7 days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2A | Sunderland Interchange Park Lane Interchange Park Lane Interchange is a busy transport interchange on the south-western fringe of the city centre of Sunderland, North East England. It offers Tyne and Wear Metro services, long distance coach services and also local bus services. It is on the site of the Park Lane Bus Station that was built in... |
University, Barnwell & Fatfield | Go North East Go North East Go North East is the largest operator of bus services in North East England, United Kingdom. Go North East operates services in the counties of Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland... |
"Silver Arrows", Daytime. |
| 2C | Sunderland Interchange Park Lane Interchange Park Lane Interchange is a busy transport interchange on the south-western fringe of the city centre of Sunderland, North East England. It offers Tyne and Wear Metro services, long distance coach services and also local bus services. It is on the site of the Park Lane Bus Station that was built in... |
University, Penshaw & Harraton | Go North East Go North East Go North East is the largest operator of bus services in North East England, United Kingdom. Go North East operates services in the counties of Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland... |
"Silver Arrows". |
| 8 | Sunderland Interchange Park Lane Interchange Park Lane Interchange is a busy transport interchange on the south-western fringe of the city centre of Sunderland, North East England. It offers Tyne and Wear Metro services, long distance coach services and also local bus services. It is on the site of the Park Lane Bus Station that was built in... |
Waterview Park, Pennywell & Royal Hospital | Go North East Go North East Go North East is the largest operator of bus services in North East England, United Kingdom. Go North East operates services in the counties of Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland... |
"Lime", Mon-Sat daytime. |
| Stanley Bus Station | Harraton, Chester-le-Street & Beamish | |||
| Note - Early/late journeys operate Sunderland Interchange Park Lane Interchange Park Lane Interchange is a busy transport interchange on the south-western fringe of the city centre of Sunderland, North East England. It offers Tyne and Wear Metro services, long distance coach services and also local bus services. It is on the site of the Park Lane Bus Station that was built in... - Chester-le-Street only. |
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| 23 | Barley Mow Estate | Springwell, Wrekenton & Birtley | Connect Community Transport | Mon-Sat daytime. |
| 37 | Doxford Park Shops | Biddick Woods, Shiney Row & Herrington | Connect Community Transport & Go North East Go North East Go North East is the largest operator of bus services in North East England, United Kingdom. Go North East operates services in the counties of Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland... |
Mon-Sat daytime. |
| 50 | South Shields South Shields South Shields is a coastal town in Tyne and Wear, England, located at the mouth of the River Tyne to Tyne Dock, and about downstream from Newcastle upon Tyne... |
Sulgrave, West Boldon & West Harton | Go North East Go North East Go North East is the largest operator of bus services in North East England, United Kingdom. Go North East operates services in the counties of Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland... |
|
| Durham Bus Station Durham bus station Durham bus station serves the city of Durham, in County Durham, England. The bus station is managed by Durham County Council.This bus station is situated on North Road in the city centre... |
Rickleton, Chester-le-Street & Newton Hall | |||
| Note - Evening service terminates at Chester-le-Street. | ||||
| 50A | South Shields South Shields South Shields is a coastal town in Tyne and Wear, England, located at the mouth of the River Tyne to Tyne Dock, and about downstream from Newcastle upon Tyne... |
Concord , Boldon & West Harton | Go North East Go North East Go North East is the largest operator of bus services in North East England, United Kingdom. Go North East operates services in the counties of Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland... |
Evenings. |
| Chester-le-Street | Lambton, Rickleton & Picktree | |||
| 180 | Wear Industrial Estate | Blackfell, Portobello & Birtley | Go North East Go North East Go North East is the largest operator of bus services in North East England, United Kingdom. Go North East operates services in the counties of Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland... |
One-Way, 1 journey, Mon-Sat morning. |
| 921 | Rainton Bridge Ind.Est. | Floaters Mill Bridge | Go North East Go North East Go North East is the largest operator of bus services in North East England, United Kingdom. Go North East operates services in the counties of Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland... |
Limited Service, Mon-Sat daytime. |
| Newcastle Bewick Street | Heworth & Gateshead | |||
| 922 | Rainton Bridge Ind.Est. | Floaters Mill Bridge | Go North East Go North East Go North East is the largest operator of bus services in North East England, United Kingdom. Go North East operates services in the counties of Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland... |
Limited Service, Mon-Sat daytime. |
| Heworth Interchange | Felling By-Pass | |||
| 939 | Team Valley North End | Go North East Go North East Go North East is the largest operator of bus services in North East England, United Kingdom. Go North East operates services in the counties of Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland... & Kingsley Coaches |
2 journeys, Mon-Fri daytime. | |
| Sunderland Interchange Park Lane Interchange Park Lane Interchange is a busy transport interchange on the south-western fringe of the city centre of Sunderland, North East England. It offers Tyne and Wear Metro services, long distance coach services and also local bus services. It is on the site of the Park Lane Bus Station that was built in... |
Concord , Southwick & Wheatsheaf | |||
| Note - 1 return journey run by each operator. | ||||
| M1 | Heworth Interchange | Albany & Concord | Go North East Go North East Go North East is the largest operator of bus services in North East England, United Kingdom. Go North East operates services in the counties of Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland... |
"MetroLink". |
| Houghton-le-Spring | Fatfield, Shiney Row & Fence Houses | |||
| Note - Evening & alternate Sun daytime journeys terminate at Fatfield Fallowfield Way. | ||||
| M2 | Heworth Interchange | Biddick, Concord & Donwell | Go North East Go North East Go North East is the largest operator of bus services in North East England, United Kingdom. Go North East operates services in the counties of Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland... |
"Washington Street Shuttle" |
| Birtley | Lambton | |||
| Note - 2 journeys/hour Mon-Sat daytime also operate to Ayton only. | ||||
| M3 | Heworth Interchange | Biddick, Concord & Sulgrave | Go North East Go North East Go North East is the largest operator of bus services in North East England, United Kingdom. Go North East operates services in the counties of Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland... |
"Washington Street Shuttle" |
| Chester-le-Street | Lambton | |||
| Note - Mon-Sat evening & all-day Sun service operates Heworth - Birtley only. | ||||
| M3A | Chester-le-Street | Fatfield, Rickleton & Barley Mow | Go North East Go North East Go North East is the largest operator of bus services in North East England, United Kingdom. Go North East operates services in the counties of Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland... |
"MetroLink", One-Way, 1 journey, Mon-Fri daytime. |
| N56 | Sunderland Interchange Park Lane Interchange Park Lane Interchange is a busy transport interchange on the south-western fringe of the city centre of Sunderland, North East England. It offers Tyne and Wear Metro services, long distance coach services and also local bus services. It is on the site of the Park Lane Bus Station that was built in... |
Southwick & Wheatsheaf | Go North East Go North East Go North East is the largest operator of bus services in North East England, United Kingdom. Go North East operates services in the counties of Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland... |
Night Service, Sat night. |
| Newcastle New Bridge Street | Concord, Springwell & Gateshead | |||
| W5 | Concord Bus Station | Oxclose, Blackfell & Parsons | Go North East Go North East Go North East is the largest operator of bus services in North East England, United Kingdom. Go North East operates services in the counties of Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland... |
"Washington Street Shuttle". |
| Columbia | Biddick | |||
| W6 | Concord Bus Station | Oxclose, Blackfell & Parsons | Go North East Go North East Go North East is the largest operator of bus services in North East England, United Kingdom. Go North East operates services in the counties of Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland... |
"Washington Street Shuttle". |
| Barmston Court | Glebe & Washington | |||
| X1 | Easington Lane | Shiney Row, Newbottle & Houghton-le-Spring | Go North East Go North East Go North East is the largest operator of bus services in North East England, United Kingdom. Go North East operates services in the counties of Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland... |
"Red Arrows", Limited Stop. |
| Newcastle, Eldon Square Eldon Square Bus Station Eldon Square bus station is one of two bus stations serving the city centre of Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England, England.It is located in the Haymarket area of the city centre, near Newcastle University, adjacent to Haymarket bus station and near Haymarket Metro station... |
Springwell, Wrekenton & Gateshead | |||
| X1A | Picktree Village | Fatfield, Harraton & Rickleton | Go North East Go North East Go North East is the largest operator of bus services in North East England, United Kingdom. Go North East operates services in the counties of Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland... |
"Red Arrows", Limited Stop, 2 journeys, Mon-Fri daytime. |
| Newcastle, Eldon Square Eldon Square Bus Station Eldon Square bus station is one of two bus stations serving the city centre of Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England, England.It is located in the Haymarket area of the city centre, near Newcastle University, adjacent to Haymarket bus station and near Haymarket Metro station... |
Springwell, Wrekenton & Gateshead | |||
| X88 | Sunderland Interchange Park Lane Interchange Park Lane Interchange is a busy transport interchange on the south-western fringe of the city centre of Sunderland, North East England. It offers Tyne and Wear Metro services, long distance coach services and also local bus services. It is on the site of the Park Lane Bus Station that was built in... |
Concord , Nissan & Southwick | Go North East Go North East Go North East is the largest operator of bus services in North East England, United Kingdom. Go North East operates services in the counties of Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland... |
Limited Stop. |
| MetroCentre Interchange MetroCentre Interchange The Metrocentre Transport Interchange serves the MetroCentre in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England. The bus station is managed by the shopping centre and Nexus operate the bus station's travel centre. A footbridge connects the Interchange the railway station and the shopping mall .Go North East is... |
Birtley | |||