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 Burdon are in a great location for those wanting to undertake trips by public transport. There are a number of frequent services already running past the development to and from destinations such as Sunderland City Centre, Farringdon and Downhill. The nearest local stops can currently be found on Burdon Road, Hall Farm Road, Mill Hill Road, Tunstall Village Green, Tunstall Bank and Bevan Avenue. However, as the development of new homes progresses new bus routes will be introduced through the heart of the site, shortening walking times and improving the options available.
If your journey is over a longer distance, travel by rail can be a great option! Sunderland Station can be accessed in around 30 minutes by public transport, or just 20 minutes by bike.
From the station there are six trains daily to London Kings Cross via York, as well as an hourly service that runs between Newcastle and Middlesbrough. In addition to these rail services, the Metro operates up to five trains an hour between South Hylton and Newcastle Airport along the Green Line from Sunderland station. It’s possible to switch to the Yellow Line at Pelaw for services to Whitley Bay, South Shields and more.
Key Local Bus Services
Your nearest local bus services are summarised below, with links to further information provided:
Service 13 – available from Mill Hill Road and Hall Farm Road
Townend Farm to Farringdon
Services up to every 10 minutes Monday to Saturday daytime and every 30 minutes on evenings and Sundays.
Operated by Stagecoach.
Service 4 – available from Mill Hill Road, Doxford Park Way and Hall Farm Road
Downhill to Doxford Park
Services run every 15 minutes Monday to Saturday daytime, every 20 minutes Sunday daytime and every 30 minutes on evenings.
Operated by Stagecoach.
Service 62, 62A, 63 – available from Burdon Road, Tunstall Village Green, Tunstall Bank.
Pennywell and Sunderland to Doxford International (62, 62A), or Sunderland to Silksworth (63)
Services run approx. every 15 minutes Monday to Saturday daytime, every 60 minutes on an evening, and every 60 minutes on a Sunday.
Operated by Go North East.
Further details on all other bus services operating across Tyne and Wear, including maps and timetables, can be found on the Nexus website.
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 services changes across the local area:
Stagecoach North East (@StagecoachNE)
Go North East (@gonortheast)
Tyne and Wear Metro (@My_Metro)
Network Rail (@networkrail)