Bus from Bishop Auckland to Darlington
2 direct routes · 51–73 min · first bus 05:43, last bus 23:03 (weekdays).
Next buses to Darlington as of 08:10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arriva North East | ~51 min | 29 | Sat 26 · Sun 11 | 05:46 | 21:29 | Newgate Street - Medical Centre (S-bound) | Four Riggs | Shildon, Redworth, Heighington & Burtree Gate |
| 5 | Arriva North East | ~73 min | 29 | Sat 27 · Sun 10 | 05:43 | 23:03 | Newgate Street - Medical Centre (S-bound) | Northgate (Stand B) | South Church, Eldon Lane, Coundon Grange, Close House, Eldon, Shildon & 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 1 bus or 5 bus timetable.
Fares from Bishop Auckland to Darlington
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 Darlington?
2 routes run directly from Bishop Auckland to Darlington: the 1 (Arriva North East), the 5 (Arriva North East). The most frequent is the 1, 29 times each weekday — board at Newgate Street - Medical Centre (S-bound) and get off at Four Riggs, about 51 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bishop Auckland to Darlington?
Between 51 minutes on the 1 and 73 on the 5, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Shildon, Redworth, Heighington, Burtree Gate on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bishop Auckland to Darlington?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:43 and the last around 23:03. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bishop Auckland to Darlington?
Adult singles from Bishop Auckland to Darlington: £3.00 on the 1 and 5 (Arriva North East). 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.