🚌 Bus from Durham to Bishop Auckland
4 direct routes · about 44 min · first bus 06:02, last bus 22:25 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Arriva North East | ~44 min | 60 | 06:02 | 22:25 | Bus Station Stand J (J) |
| X21 | Go North East | ~38 min | 8 | 17:59 | 22:01 | Aykley Heads - for University Hospital (S-bound) |
| 873 | Northstar | ~38 min | 2 | 09:30 | 09:30 | Railway Station (SE-bound) |
| 56 | Arriva North East | ~82 min | 1 | 07:20 | 07:20 | Bus Station Stand K (K) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Durham to Bishop Auckland?
4 routes run directly from Durham to Bishop Auckland: the 6 (Arriva North East), the X21 (Go North East), the 873 (Northstar), the 56 (Arriva North East).
How long does the bus take from Durham to Bishop Auckland?
Around 44 minutes on the 6, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Durham to Bishop Auckland?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 6) leaves around 06:02 and the last around 22:25. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Durham to Bishop Auckland?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.