Bus from Auckland Park to Bishop Auckland
5 direct routes · 6–16 min · first bus 06:42, last bus 20:59 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bishop Auckland as of 15:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Auckland Park, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | Arriva North East | ~6 min | 12 | Sat 12 · Sun 9 | 06:42 | 19:07 | By-pass (SW-bound) | Football Ground (N-bound) | — |
| 81 | Hodgsons | ~16 min | 5 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 09:36 | 16:43 | Garage (NW-bound) | General Hospital (N-bound) | South Church |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 35A, 865, 81A
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35A | Hodgsons | ~6 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 20:59 | 20:59 | By-pass (SW-bound) | General Hospital (N-bound) | — |
| 865 | Arriva North East | ~7 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:26 | 08:26 | By-pass (SW-bound) | St Johns RC School Yard (N-bound) | — |
| 81A | Hodgsons | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:24 | 15:24 | Black Boy (N-bound) | General Hospital (N-bound) | South Church |
Times are for the first boarding point in Auckland Park on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 56 bus, 81 bus, 35A bus, 865 bus or 81A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Auckland Park to Bishop Auckland?
5 routes run directly from Auckland Park to Bishop Auckland: the 56 (Arriva North East), the 81 (Hodgsons), the 35A (Hodgsons), the 865 (Arriva North East), the 81A (Hodgsons). The most frequent is the 56, 12 times each weekday — board at By-pass (SW-bound) and get off at Football Ground (N-bound), about 6 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Auckland Park to Bishop Auckland?
Between 6 minutes on the 56 and 16 on the 81, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Auckland Park to Bishop Auckland?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:42 and the last around 20:59. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Auckland Park to Bishop Auckland?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.