Bus from Ferryhill (Durham) to Bishop Auckland
2 direct routes · 25–54 min · first bus 06:23, last bus 20:11 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bishop Auckland as of 07:02
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ferryhill, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | Arriva North East | ~25 min | 13 | Sat 12 · Sun 9 | 06:23 | 18:48 | Town Centre (E-bound) | Football Ground (N-bound) | Kirk Merrington, Middlestone, Leeholme, Coundon, Coundon Gate & Auckland Park |
| 35A | Hodgsons | ~54 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 20:11 | 20:11 | Town Centre (E-bound) | General Hospital (N-bound) | Kirk Merrington, North Close, Middlestone Moor, Spennymoor, Durham Gate, Thinford & 8 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ferryhill 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 56 bus or 35A bus timetable.
Fares from Ferryhill to Bishop Auckland
- £2.50 adult single on the 56 (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 Ferryhill to Bishop Auckland?
2 routes run directly from Ferryhill to Bishop Auckland: the 56 (Arriva North East), the 35A (Hodgsons). The most frequent is the 56, 13 times each weekday — board at Town Centre (E-bound) and get off at Football Ground (N-bound), about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ferryhill to Bishop Auckland?
Between 25 minutes on the 56 and 54 on the 35A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Kirk Merrington, Middlestone, Leeholme, Coundon and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ferryhill to Bishop Auckland?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:23 and the last around 20:11. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ferryhill to Bishop Auckland?
An adult single from Ferryhill to Bishop Auckland is £2.50 on the 56 (Arriva North East), from Town Centre (E-bound) to Football Ground (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.