Bus from Durham to Bowburn
5 direct routes · 13–18 min · first bus 06:03, last bus 22:17 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bowburn as of 08:41
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X12 | Arriva North East | ~13 min | 27 | Sat 26 · Sun 12 | 06:03 | 20:28 | Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand A (E-bound) | Tweddle Terrace (S-bound) | — |
| 56 | Arriva North East | ~14 min | 16 | Sat 14 · Sun 11 | 06:43 | 20:58 | Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand A (E-bound) | Tweddle Terrace (S-bound) | — |
| 58 | Arriva North East | ~18 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 4 | 08:03 | 22:17 | Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand A (E-bound) | Tweddle Terrace (S-bound) | — |
| 59 | Stagecoach North East | ~17 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:13 | 18:48 | Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand A (E-bound) | Crow Trees Lane - Welfare Park (S-bound) | — |
| UTCC | Stagecoach North East | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:24 | 07:24 | Sportsmans Arms (SW-bound) | Crow Trees Lane - Welfare Park (S-bound) | Sherburn & Byers Garth |
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 X12 bus, 56 bus, 58 bus or 59 bus timetable.
Fares from Durham to Bowburn
- £2.50 adult single on the 56 and 58 (Arriva North East) and the 59 (Stagecoach North East)
- £2.60 adult single on the UTCC (Stagecoach 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 Bowburn?
5 routes run directly from Durham to Bowburn: the X12 (Arriva North East), the 56 (Arriva North East), the 58 (Arriva North East), the 59 (Stagecoach North East), the UTCC (Stagecoach North East). The most frequent is the X12, 27 times each weekday — board at Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand A (E-bound) and get off at Tweddle Terrace (S-bound), about 13 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Durham to Bowburn?
Between 13 minutes on the X12 and 18 on the 58, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Durham to Bowburn?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:03 and the last around 22:17. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Durham to Bowburn?
Adult singles from Durham to Bowburn: £2.50 on the 56 and 58 (Arriva North East) and the 59 (Stagecoach North East); £2.60 on the UTCC (Stagecoach 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.