🚌 Bus from Bishop Auckland to Durham
4 direct routes · about 47 min · first bus 05:39, last bus 21:52 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Arriva North East | ~47 min | 59 | 05:39 | 21:52 | Superstore (NE-bound) |
| 56 | Arriva North East | ~83 min | 23 | 06:50 | 19:15 | Football Ground (N-bound) |
| X21 | Go North East | ~48 min | 20 | 07:28 | 17:38 | Superstore (NE-bound) |
| 873 | Northstar | ~50 min | 2 | 17:14 | 17:14 | Cabin Gate (N-bound) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bishop Auckland to Durham?
4 routes run directly from Bishop Auckland to Durham: the 6 (Arriva North East), the 56 (Arriva North East), the X21 (Go North East), the 873 (Northstar).
How long does the bus take from Bishop Auckland to Durham?
Around 47 minutes on the 6, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bishop Auckland to Durham?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 6) leaves around 05:39 and the last around 21:52. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bishop Auckland to Durham?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.