Bus from Bishop Auckland to Ferryhill (Durham)
2 direct routes · about 41 min · first bus 06:59, last bus 21:11 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ferryhill (Durham) as of 07:02
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | Arriva North East | ~41 min | 13 | Sat 12 · Sun 10 | 06:59 | 19:22 | General Hospital (N-bound) | Gladstone Terrace (SE-bound) | Coundon Gate, Coundon, Leeholme, Middlestone & Kirk Merrington |
| 35A | Hodgsons | ~33 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 19:11 | 21:11 | Newgate Street - Medical Centre (S-bound) | Town Centre (E-bound) | Auckland Park, Coundon Gate, Coundon, Leeholme, Leasingthorne, Rushyford & 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 56 bus or 35A bus timetable.
Fares from Bishop Auckland to Ferryhill
- £2.50 adult single on the 56 (Arriva 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 Ferryhill?
2 routes run directly from Bishop Auckland to Ferryhill: the 56 (Arriva North East), the 35A (Hodgsons). The most frequent is the 56, 13 times each weekday — board at General Hospital (N-bound) and get off at Gladstone Terrace (SE-bound), about 41 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bishop Auckland to Ferryhill?
Around 41 minutes on the 56, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Coundon Gate, Coundon, Leeholme, Middlestone and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bishop Auckland to Ferryhill?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:59 and the last around 21:11. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bishop Auckland to Ferryhill?
An adult single from Bishop Auckland to Ferryhill is £2.50 on the 56 (Arriva North East), from General Hospital (N-bound) to Gladstone Terrace (SE-bound). 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.