Bus from Bishop Auckland to Chester-le-Street
1 direct route · about 58 min · first bus 05:51, last bus 22:46 (weekdays).
Next buses to Chester-le-Street as of 12:54
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bishop Auckland, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X21 | Go North East | ~58 min | 29 | Sat 26 · Sun 12 | 05:51 | 22:46 | Market Place (E-bound) | Black Horse (N-bound) | Coundon Gate, Binchester, Middlestone Moor, Spennymoor, Tudhoe, Croxdale & 5 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 X21 bus timetable.
Fares from Bishop Auckland to Chester-le-Street
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the X21 (Go North East)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bishop Auckland to Chester-le-Street?
The X21 (Go North East) runs directly from Bishop Auckland to Chester-le-Street. Board at Market Place (E-bound) and get off at Black Horse (N-bound); the journey takes about 58 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bishop Auckland to Chester-le-Street?
Around 58 minutes on the X21, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Coundon Gate, Binchester, Middlestone Moor, Spennymoor and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bishop Auckland to Chester-le-Street?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:51 and the last around 22:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bishop Auckland to Chester-le-Street?
An adult single from Bishop Auckland to Chester-le-Street is £2.50 on the X21 (Go North East), from Market Place (E-bound) to Black Horse (N-bound); an adult return is £5.00. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.