Bus from Bishop Auckland to West Cornforth
1 direct route · about 54 min · first bus 06:59, last bus 19:22 (weekdays).
Next buses to West Cornforth as of 07:17
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 | ~54 min | 13 | Sat 12 · Sun 10 | 06:59 | 19:22 | General Hospital (N-bound) | Market Place (E-bound) | Coundon Gate, Coundon, Leeholme, Middlestone, Kirk Merrington, Ferryhill & 1 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 timetable.
Fares from Bishop Auckland to West Cornforth
- £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 West Cornforth?
The 56 (Arriva North East) runs directly from Bishop Auckland to West Cornforth. Board at General Hospital (N-bound) and get off at Market Place (E-bound); the journey takes about 54 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bishop Auckland to West Cornforth?
Around 54 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 West Cornforth?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:59 and the last around 19:22. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bishop Auckland to West Cornforth?
An adult single from Bishop Auckland to West Cornforth is £2.50 on the 56 (Arriva North East), from General Hospital (N-bound) to Market Place (E-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.