Bus from Chester-le-Street to Stanley (Durham)
2 direct routes · 24–33 min · first bus 06:34, last bus 23:03 (weekdays).
Next buses to Stanley (Durham) as of 11:13
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Chester-le-Street, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | Go North East | ~33 min | 27 | Sat 26 · Sun 14 | 07:11 | 22:39 | Black Horse (N-bound) | Civic Hall (NE-bound) | Pelton, Newfield, Grange Villa & Craghead |
| 8 | Go North East | ~24 min | 26 | Sat 26 · Sun 15 | 06:34 | 23:03 | Bank Top (NW-bound) | Stanley Bus Station Stand J | Pelton, Newfield, Grange Villa, West Pelton, Beamish, Beamish Museum & 1 more |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 78 bus or 8 bus timetable.
Fares from Chester-le-Street to Stanley
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 Chester-le-Street to Stanley?
2 routes run directly from Chester-le-Street to Stanley: the 78 (Go North East), the 8 (Go North East). The most frequent is the 78, 27 times each weekday — board at Black Horse (N-bound) and get off at Civic Hall (NE-bound), about 33 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Chester-le-Street to Stanley?
Between 24 minutes on the 8 and 33 on the 78, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Pelton, Newfield, Grange Villa, Craghead on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Chester-le-Street to Stanley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:34 and the last around 23:03. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chester-le-Street to Stanley?
Adult singles from Chester-le-Street to Stanley: £2.50 on the 78 and 8 (Go North East). 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.