Increased frequency and revised route

23rd Jul 2023 onwards

We are delighted to reintroduce a 15 minute frequency between Sunderland and Doxford Park on services 39, 39A and 39B. These services will be revised to offer a better level of service around Sunderland as a whole.

Service 39 will now operate between Sunderland, Grangetown, Ryhope,
Doxford International, Biddick Woods and Washington. Service 39 will
serve the northern side of Moorside Road every 30 minutes.

Service 39A will operate between Pennywell, Sunderland, Grangetown, Ryhope, Moorside, Doxford International and Houghton-le-Spring. Service 39A will serve the southern side of Moorside Road, along with service 39B, creating a
combined 30 minute service in the area.

Service 39B will operate between Pennywell, Sunderland, Grangetown, Ryhope, Moorside and Doxford International. Service 39B will serve the southern side of Moorside Road, along with service 39A, creating a combined 30 minute service in the area.