Revised timetable for services X30 & X31 and new service X32

21st Jul 2024 onwards

Funded as part of the region’s Bus Service Improvement Plan, there will be an increase in the number of fast buses from Stanley to Newcastle from two to three buses every hour.

New service X32 will be introduced between Stanley and Newcastle via Gateshead, and will operate alongside existing services X30 and X31.

The X32 will operate hourly on Monday to Saturday daytimes via East Stanley, Sunniside, Lobley Hill estate, Team Valley North End and Gateshead Interchange.

No changes will be made to the route of services X30 and X31, though the times for both services will change.

Sunday services between Newcastle and Stanley on service X30 will continue to operate hourly.

Affected routes:

X-lines X31

Newcastle to Stanley

X-lines X32

Newcastle to Stanley