With a variety of handy tools and great services available, it’s never been easier to travel around by public transport. New technology means you don’t have to wait around at bus stops, many buses and trains now have WiFi on board, cashless ticket options and more!
The new homes at Chester Meadows are well connected to the surrounding areas by public transport, with frequent bus and rail services within easy access.
Local bus stops can be found on Bluehouse Bank, immediately outside the development and on Front Street, just a short walk away.
From the stops on Bluehouse Bank you can access bus service 28/28A/28B, operated by Go North East. The 28 and 29 runs hourly Monday to Sunday. The 28B runs hourly on Sunday, with just evening services Monday to Saturday. These services operate between Newcastle and Chester-le-Street via Gateshead and Beamish.
View more detailed timetable and route information by following the link below.
From the stops on Front Street, you can catch bus service 703, also operated by Go North East. The service is a circular route between Chester-le-Street and Newfield and Pelton. Monday to Saturday daytime there’s a service every 60 minutes.
View more detailed timetable and route information by following the link below.
If you’re travelling further afield, travel by rail can be a great option! Chester-le-Street station is around a 10-minute bike ride away, just over 35 minutes on foot or around a 15-minute journey on bus service 28. From Chester-le-Street train station there are generally services towards Newcastle and Liverpool every two hours. Towards Liverpool, the services also stop at Durham, Darlington, York, Leeds and Manchester. Some other, less frequent, services are available from the station and operate to destinations including Southampton and Middlesbrough.
Planning your Journey
There are now a number of great options available for those looking to plan a journey by public transport. There’s no need to spend loads of time flicking through timetables to figure out which services work best for you – online journey planners can do that for you!
Our guide to planning a journey by public transport has everything you need to know, including links to some of the great online tools.
Paying for your Journey
Catching the bus or train no longer has to mean fumbling around for change before hopping on to pay the driver or conductor in a rush! There are so many different ways to pay for your journey now that you may feel a little spoilt for choice!
It’s also important to check that you aren’t paying too much. Whilst paying for single or return tickets is OK for occasional or one off journeys, those who travel more frequently by bus and/or rail can save some significant cash by choosing monthly or annual passes.
Check out our guide to ticket options in the local area for more information!
Real Time Information & Apps
Gone are the days of standing around waiting for your bus or train with little idea when it will turn up. Real time information makes it easy to find out exactly where your ride is at, helping you plan when to leave the house, office or coffee shop.
Bus operator apps have proved to offer a real step change when it comes to real time bus information. They display the exact location of your bus on a handy map, in a very similar style to the Uber app which many are now familiar with. If you are undertaking a journey by bus we’d advise that trying out an app is a must, and to help you out we’ve pulled together a handy guide to getting most from bus operator apps.
Support & Updates
Confused by timetables or just not sure which bus is best to catch? Did you know we can plan your journey for you?
Just let us know where you’re travelling to and we will provide you with an interactive journey plan that clearly sets out your options, with easy to follow, step by step instructions and a handy map.
Get in touch now to get support with your journey.
We’ve also put together a list of helpful Twitter feeds that will keep you up to date with any delays or service changes across the local area: