Bus from Bishop Auckland to Barnard Castle

1 direct route · about 47 min · first bus 07:47, last bus 16:07 (weekdays).

Next buses to Barnard Castle as of 13:34

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bishop Auckland, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
85 Weardale Motor Services ~47 min 5 Sat 4 · no Sunday buses 07:47 16:07 Newgate Street - Medical Centre (S-bound) War Memorial (SW-bound) St Helen Auckland, West Auckland, Evenwood Gate, Evenwood, Cockfield, Burnt Houses & 2 more

Times are for the first boarding point in Bishop Auckland 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 85 bus timetable.

Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Bishop Auckland to Barnard Castle?

The 85 (Weardale Motor Services) runs directly from Bishop Auckland to Barnard Castle. Board at Newgate Street - Medical Centre (S-bound) and get off at War Memorial (SW-bound); the journey takes about 47 minutes.

How long does the bus take from Bishop Auckland to Barnard Castle?

Around 47 minutes on the 85, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at St Helen Auckland, West Auckland, Evenwood Gate, Evenwood and other stops on the way.

What time is the first and last bus from Bishop Auckland to Barnard Castle?

On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:47 and the last around 16:07. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from Bishop Auckland to Barnard Castle?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.

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