Route revision and timetable changes

26th Oct 2025 onwards

Monday - Saturday journeys will no longer operate between Sunderland and Pennywell. Pennywell will continue to be served by service 62/62A Monday-Saturday, with 61 journeys extending to Pennywell on Sundays only.

There will also be timetable changes for this service to improve punctuality at times of the day with high traffic congestion.

Affected routes:

61

Pennywell and Sunderland to Murton and Peterlee