Bus from Durham to Tow Law
3 direct routes · 34–69 min · first bus 16:04, last bus 17:09 (weekdays).
Next buses to Tow Law as of 18:24
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X46 | Arriva North East | ~69 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:09 | 17:09 | County Hall (SE-bound) | Co-op (former Mart) (N-bound) | Langley Moor, Meadowfield, Brandon, Brancepeth, Willington, Crook & 5 more |
| 51 | Weardale Motor Services | ~34 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:04 | 16:04 | County Hall (SE-bound) | Co-op (former Mart) (N-bound) | Langley Moor, Meadowfield, Brandon, Brancepeth, Willington, Stanley & 1 more |
| 51 | Weardale Motor Services | ~34 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:04 | 16:04 | County Hall (SE-bound) | Co-op (former Mart) (N-bound) | Langley Moor, Meadowfield, Brandon, Brancepeth, Willington, Stanley & 1 more |
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 X46 bus or 51 bus timetable.
Fares from Durham to Tow Law
- £2.50 adult single on the X46 (Arriva 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 Tow Law?
3 routes run directly from Durham to Tow Law: the X46 (Arriva North East), the 51 (Weardale Motor Services), the 51 (Weardale Motor Services). The most frequent is the X46, once each weekday — board at County Hall (SE-bound) and get off at Co-op (former Mart) (N-bound), about 69 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Durham to Tow Law?
Between 34 minutes on the 51 and 69 on the X46, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Langley Moor, Meadowfield, Brandon, Brancepeth and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Durham to Tow Law?
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 Tow Law?
An adult single from Durham to Tow Law is £2.50 on the X46 (Arriva North East), from County Hall (SE-bound) to Co-op (former Mart) (N-bound). 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.