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Northstar launches new express bus routes to Metrocentre from Chester-le-Street and Stanley 20 July 2025 The new bus routes will halve journey times from the two County Durham towns to the Metrocentre
Free shuttle buses for Durham Miners' Gala 02 July 2025 Make the most of The Big Meeting and get to the Gala with us
New express buses to the Metrocentre from 21 July 18 June 2025 Get to the Metrocentre in under 30 minutes from Chester-le-Street & Stanley
Changes to bus times from 21 July 09 June 2025 From 21 July, there will be timetable changes on services 643 and 939
Changes to bus times on service 599 05 May 2025 From 11 May, there will be minor timetable changes on service 599
New bus routes from Sunday 11 May 01 May 2025 In partnership with Nexus, we'll start running service 79
Introducing new buses to the Moors this summer 28 April 2025 In partnership with Moorsbus, we'll be operating journeys on the M4 this summer
Changes to bus fares from 1 April 24 March 2025 From 1 April, there will be changes to some bus fares
We're looking for out of this world bus drivers! 05 March 2025 Our team is expanding - would you like to be a part of it?
Improvements to service 28S from 27 January 2025 17 January 2025 Bigger buses with more seats will be introduced
Burst water main at Burnopfield Front Street 08 January 2025 Service 801 buses will be diverted during the road closure
Changes to services 599 and 939 from 27 January 2025 06 January 2025 A new timetable will be introduced to improve reliability
Changes to bus fares from 1 January 2025 13 December 2024 The Government's £2 fare cap will be changing
Christmas & New Year bus times 01 December 2024 Get around with Northstar this festive season
Northstar offers first-ever commercial bus services 07 October 2024 We've stepped in so students can get to school
Road closure affecting service 801 30 September 2024 Buses will be affected from Monday 7 October to Wednesday 9 October
Back to school with Northstar 01 September 2024 Getting to school is easy with us
We're a finalist! 08 August 2024 Northstar has been voted best bus livery in the small operator category
We're looking for our next stars to drive for us 06 July 2024 We're expanding, and looking for drivers to join our team
New services are coming from 22 July 01 July 2024 Northstar will start operating its first ever bus routes later this month
Free Park & Ride bus for Mouth of the Tyne Festival 27 June 2024 Catch our free Park & Ride bus to the Mouth of the Tyne Festival on 13 and 14 July
Northstar completes its first contract 02 April 2024 Northstar, the region’s newest bus operator, has completed its first contract for Nexus.
New brand revealed for Northstar! 29 March 2024 Northstar, the region’s newest bus operator, has revealed its striking new brand.
Hello from Northstar! 27 March 2024 We’re the North East’s newest bus operator. Bringing a wealth of experience from other transport providers, we’ve set up Northstar to lead the way in bespoke, high-quality transport solutions.

What we offer

If you’re looking to hire a bus or coach for your next trip, look no further than Northstar - we have a fleet of modern and comfortable vehicles which are offered for private bookings, and our team of skilled drivers can help to get you to your destination with peace of mind. Whether you need to hire a bus or coach for a school trip, a corporate event, a wedding, or an airport transfer, we’re here to help.