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!
There are a number of frequent bus services running past the new homes at Valley Rise to and from destinations including Blaydon, Prudhoe, Hexham, Newcastle and more. Local stops can be found on Crawcrook Lane and Crawcrook Main Street.
If your journey is over a slightly longer distance, travel by rail can be a great option! Wylam station can be accessed easily from your new home in around 25 minutes on foot and 7 minutes by bike. There are cycle parking facilities available and a 24 hour car park at the station. Alternatively, Blaydon and Prudhoe stations are a little further away and both take around 20 minutes to reach by bike. Prudhoe station can be reached on the 10/10B bus services in around 20 minutes. Blaydon station can be reached on the 10/10A/10B bus services in around 30 minutes.
All three train stations have regular services to Carlisle and Newcastle, running hourly Monday to Saturday in both directions. This service also stops at Hexham and the Metrocentre.
Key Local Bus Services
Simply click on the service number to view the full timetable.
From the bus stops on Crawcrook Lane, right outside the new houses at Valley Rise, the R3/R4 services each run hourly Monday to Sunday from 7am until 11pm. The service, operated by Gateshead Central Taxis, runs between Clara Vale and Rowlands Gill via Ryton, Crookhill, Blaydon and Winlaton.
The R1 service, also operated by Gateshead Central Taxis, runs hourly during the daytime Monday – Saturday. This service runs between Blaydon bus station and Clara Vale, with stops at Ryton, Woodside and Crawcrook along the way.
The 686 bus service, operated by Go North East, offers an approximately hourly daytime service between Prudhoe and Hexham, with stops in Corbridge, Ovingham and Crawcrook.
Walking a little further, to Crawcrook Main Street, you’ll find bus stops serviced by the 10/10A/10B services, operated by Go North East. Each of these services will get you to Newcastle centre in around 40 minutes, with up to 6 buses an hour Monday to Saturday.
Service 10 runs between Newcastle and Hexham, with key stops at Metrocentre, Blaydon, Pruhoe and Corbridge.
Service 10A connects Newcastle and Greenside, via Ryton, Blaydon and the Metrocentre.
Service 10B runs between Prudhoe Interchange and Newcastle, with key stops at Blaydon and the Metrocentre.
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 available.
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 regular 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 to find out more.
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 Crawcrook area:
Arriva North East (@ArrivaNorthEast)
Metro Travel News (@My_Metro)
Go North East (@gonortheast)
Network Rail (@networkrail)
Northumberland CC News (@N_landCouncil)
Both Nexus and Go North East have web pages devoted to giving service updates and information on any planned disruptions, view them here: