Bus from Bowburn to Bishop Auckland

1 direct route · about 61 min · first bus 06:57, last bus 18:13 (weekdays).

Next buses to Bishop Auckland as of 06:59

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bowburn, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
56 Arriva North East ~61 min 12 Sat 11 · Sun 9 06:57 18:13 Tweddle Terrace (S-bound) Football Ground (N-bound) Coxhoe, West Cornforth, Mainsforth, Ferryhill, Kirk Merrington, Middlestone & 4 more

Times are for the first boarding point in Bowburn 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 Bowburn to Bishop Auckland

  • £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.

Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Bowburn to Bishop Auckland?

The 56 (Arriva North East) runs directly from Bowburn to Bishop Auckland. Board at Tweddle Terrace (S-bound) and get off at Football Ground (N-bound); the journey takes about 61 minutes.

How long does the bus take from Bowburn to Bishop Auckland?

Around 61 minutes on the 56, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Coxhoe, West Cornforth, Mainsforth, Ferryhill and other stops on the way.

What time is the first and last bus from Bowburn to Bishop Auckland?

On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:57 and the last around 18:13. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from Bowburn to Bishop Auckland?

An adult single from Bowburn to Bishop Auckland is £2.50 on the 56 (Arriva North East), from Tweddle Terrace (S-bound) to Football Ground (N-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.

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