Bus times in Startforth
All the buses in Startforth: 6 bus routes and 10 bus stops (Barnard Castle area). Pick a stop for live departures, or a route for the full timetable.
Next buses from Deepdale Gardens (SE-bound) as of 17:38
Scheduled times at Startforth’s busiest stop, from the operators’ timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for more departures and its live map, or pick another stop.
Cancellations & disruptions in Startforth today
- 71 Barnard Castle → Galgate Hodgsons · weekdays only · first 08:58 · last 16:15
- 71 Barnard Castle Hodgsons · weekdays only · first 08:58 · last 16:15
- 72 Barnard Castle → Bowes via Startforth, Startforth Park Hodgsons · weekdays only · first 09:40 · last 12:55
- 95 Barnard Castle → Middleton in Teesdale via Romaldkirk, Mickleton Weardale Motor Services · not Sundays · first 08:50 · last 19:20
- 96 Barnard Castle → Middleton in Teesdale via Romaldkirk, Eggleston Weardale Motor Services · first 06:58 · last 17:40
- 871 Barnard Castle → Startforth Park Hodgsons · weekdays only · first 15:08 · last 15:08
Route numbers are reused all over the country. See every UK 71 bus, 96 bus, 95 bus, 72 bus or 871 bus timetable.
Map of bus stops in Startforth
All 10 stops shown. Tap a marker for live departures.
Bus stops in Startforth
Operators in Startforth
Bus services here are registered with Durham County Council. See registered service changes and withdrawals →
Frequently asked questions
Which buses run in Startforth?
6 bus routes serve Startforth, run by Hodgsons and Weardale Motor Services. They are the 71 (Barnard Castle), the 71 (Barnard Castle to Galgate), the 96 (Barnard Castle to Middleton in Teesdale), the 95 (Barnard Castle to Middleton in Teesdale), the 72 (Barnard Castle to Bowes) and the 871 (Barnard Castle to Startforth Park).
How much is the bus fare in Startforth?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, falling to £2 from 1 January 2027. Buses in Startforth are run by Hodgsons, Weardale Motor Services — check each operator's day and weekly tickets, which are often cheaper for multiple journeys.
How many bus stops are there in Startforth?
There are 10 active bus stops in Startforth. Each stop page on this site shows the next departures and every route that calls there.