The average bus between Scotland and Houghton-Le-Spring takes 6h 48m and the fastest bus takes 5h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Scotland to Houghton-Le-Spring. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Scotland and Houghton-Le-Spring. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotland is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Houghton-Le-Spring at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle Coach Station and take an average of 6h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 29m • 2 changes


5h 22m • 2 changes


5h 26m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


11h 37m • 2 changes


5h 29m • 2 changes


5h 22m • 2 changes


5h 26m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


11h 37m • 2 changes


5h 29m • 2 changes


5h 22m • 2 changes


5h 26m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


11h 37m • 2 changes


5h 29m • 2 changes


5h 22m • 2 changes


5h 26m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


11h 53m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Scotland to Houghton-Le-Spring? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland to Houghton-Le-Spring. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Houghton-Le-Spring station via Newcastle Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
Scotland to Houghton-Le-Spring bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotland to Houghton-Le-Spring bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Newcastle Coach Station.
The distance between Scotland and Houghton-Le-Spring is 272.4 km. The road distance is 266 km.
National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £27–70 and the journey takes 3h 50m.