Bus from Durham to Bishop Auckland
3 direct routes · 41–75 min · first bus 06:04, last bus 22:27 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 08:17, last bus 19:15.
Next buses to Bishop Auckland as of 18:28
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Durham, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Arriva North East | ~44 min | 40 | Sat 37 · Sun 20 | 06:04 | 22:27 | Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand A (E-bound) | Newgate Street - Medical Centre (S-bound) | Burn Hall, Croxdale, Tudhoe, Spennymoor, Middlestone Moor, Binchester & 1 more |
| X21 | Go North East | ~41 min | 27 | Sat 25 · Sun 12 | 07:28 | 22:01 | County Hall (SE-bound) | Market Place (W-bound) | Burn Hall, Croxdale, Tudhoe, Spennymoor, Middlestone Moor, Binchester & 1 more |
| 56 | Arriva North East | ~75 min | 12 | Sat 11 · Sun 9 | 06:43 | 17:59 | Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand A (E-bound) | Football Ground (N-bound) | Bowburn, Coxhoe, West Cornforth, Mainsforth, Ferryhill, Kirk Merrington & 5 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Durham 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 6 bus, X21 bus or 56 bus timetable.
Fares from Durham to Bishop Auckland
- £2.50 adult single on the 6 and 56 (Arriva North East)
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the X21 (Go 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 Durham to Bishop Auckland?
3 routes run directly from Durham to Bishop Auckland: the 6 (Arriva North East), the X21 (Go North East), the 56 (Arriva North East). The most frequent is the 6, 40 times each weekday — board at Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand A (E-bound) and get off at Newgate Street - Medical Centre (S-bound), about 44 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Durham to Bishop Auckland?
Between 41 minutes on the X21 and 75 on the 56, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Burn Hall, Croxdale, Tudhoe, Spennymoor and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Durham to Bishop Auckland?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:04 and the last around 22:27. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Durham to Bishop Auckland?
Adult singles from Durham to Bishop Auckland: £2.50 on the 6 and 56 (Arriva North East); £2.50 on the X21 (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.