Bus from Durham to Stanley (Durham, near Bishop Auckland)
5 direct routes · 26–60 min · first bus 16:04, last bus 17:09 (weekdays).
Next buses to Stanley (Durham, near Bishop Auckland) as of 11:52
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16A | Go North East | ~24 min | 27 | Sat 24 · no Sunday buses | 07:43 | 23:27 | County Hall (NW-bound) | Arch - Park Road (N-bound) | Sacriston, Daisy Hill, Edmondsley, Blackhouse & Craghead |
| 16 | Go North East | ~35 min | 25 | Sat 23 · no Sunday buses | 06:41 | 19:23 | County Hall (NW-bound) | Oxhill crossings (SW-bound) | Sacriston, Daisy Hill, Edmondsley, Blackhouse & Craghead |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · X46, 51
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X46 | Arriva North East | ~60 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:09 | 17:09 | County Hall (SE-bound) | Turning Circle (S-bound) | Langley Moor, Meadowfield, Brandon, Brancepeth, Willington, Crook & 3 more |
| 51 | Weardale Motor Services | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:04 | 16:04 | County Hall (SE-bound) | Turning Circle (S-bound) | Langley Moor, Meadowfield, Brandon, Brancepeth & Willington |
| 51 | Weardale Motor Services | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:04 | 16:04 | County Hall (SE-bound) | Turning Circle (S-bound) | Langley Moor, Meadowfield, Brandon, Brancepeth & Willington |
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 16A bus, 16 bus, X46 bus or 51 bus timetable.
Fares from Durham to Stanley
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 Stanley?
5 routes run directly from Durham to Stanley: the 16A (Go North East), the 16 (Go North East), the X46 (Arriva North East), the 51 (Weardale Motor Services), the 51 (Weardale Motor Services). The most frequent is the 16A, 27 times each weekday — board at County Hall (NW-bound) and get off at Arch - Park Road (N-bound), about 24 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Durham to Stanley?
Between 26 minutes on the 51 and 60 on the X46, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Sacriston, Daisy Hill, Edmondsley, Blackhouse and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Durham to Stanley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 16:04 and the last around 17:09. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Durham to Stanley?
Adult singles from Durham to Stanley: £2.50 on the 16A and 16 (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.