Bus from Durham to Esh
1 direct route · about 24 min · first bus 08:35, last bus 17:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Esh as of 04:40
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~24 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 08:35 | 17:45 | County Hall (NW-bound) | Laude Bank (SW-bound) | Bearpark & Quebec |
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 52 bus timetable.
Fares from Durham to Esh
- £2.50 adult single, £3.70 return on the 52 (Gateshead Central Buses)
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 Esh?
The 52 (Gateshead Central Buses) runs directly from Durham to Esh. Board at County Hall (NW-bound) and get off at Laude Bank (SW-bound); the journey takes about 24 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Durham to Esh?
Around 24 minutes on the 52, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Bearpark, Quebec on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Durham to Esh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:35 and the last around 17:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Durham to Esh?
An adult single from Durham to Esh is £2.50 on the 52 (Gateshead Central Buses), from County Hall (NW-bound) to Laude Bank (SW-bound); an adult return is £3.70. 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.