🚌 Bus from Durham to Houghton-le-Spring
6 direct routes · about 24 min · first bus 06:58, last bus 23:36 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20A | Go North East | ~24 min | 42 | 06:58 | 23:36 | Bus Station Stand D (D) |
| 65 | Go North East | ~22 min | 33 | 07:36 | 20:48 | Bus Station Stand E (E) |
| X20 | Go North East | ~22 min | 21 | 07:21 | 17:42 | Bus Station Stand D (D) |
| 20 | Go North East | ~37 min | 1 | 15:30 | 15:30 | Holmlands Crescent (NE-bound) |
| UTCC | Stagecoach North East | ~10 min | 1 | 17:22 | 17:22 | Dragon Lane near Tesco (N-bound) |
| X62 | Go North East | ~25 min | 1 | 16:10 | 16:10 | Bus Station Stand D (D) |
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 Houghton-le-Spring?
6 routes run directly from Durham to Houghton-le-Spring: the 20A (Go North East), the 65 (Go North East), the X20 (Go North East), the 20 (Go North East), the UTCC (Stagecoach North East), the X62 (Go North East).
How long does the bus take from Durham to Houghton-le-Spring?
Around 24 minutes on the 20A, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Durham to Houghton-le-Spring?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 20A) leaves around 06:58 and the last around 23:36. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Durham to Houghton-le-Spring?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.