🚌 Bus from Chester-le-Street to Durham
5 direct routes · about 13 min · first bus 07:20, last bus 19:29 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Go North East | ~13 min | 47 | 07:20 | 19:29 | Front Street (D) |
| X21 | Go North East | ~17 min | 41 | 07:10 | 21:47 | Front Street (D) |
| 50 | Go North East | ~17 min | 35 | 06:25 | 18:03 | Front Street (C) |
| X12 | Arriva North East | ~12 min | 16 | 06:07 | 21:05 | Front Street (D) |
| N21 | Go North East | ~12 min | 4 | 00:48 | 03:44 | Front Street (D) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Chester-le-Street 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 Chester-le-Street to Durham?
5 routes run directly from Chester-le-Street to Durham: the 21 (Go North East), the X21 (Go North East), the 50 (Go North East), the X12 (Arriva North East), the N21 (Go North East).
How long does the bus take from Chester-le-Street to Durham?
Around 13 minutes on the 21, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Chester-le-Street to Durham?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 21) leaves around 07:20 and the last around 19:29. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chester-le-Street to Durham?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.