Bus from Gateshead to Bishop Auckland
1 direct route · about 75 min · first bus 06:55, last bus 21:31 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 07:53, last bus 18:47.
Next buses to Bishop Auckland as of 18:28
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Gateshead, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X21 | Go North East | ~75 min | 27 | Sat 25 · Sun 12 | 06:55 | 21:31 | Durham Road - Beaconsfield Road (S-Bound) | Market Place (W-bound) | Chester-le-Street, Chester Moor, Plawsworth, Plawsworth Gate, Durham, Burn Hall & 6 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Gateshead 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 X21 bus timetable.
Fares from Gateshead to Bishop Auckland
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the X21 (Go 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 Gateshead to Bishop Auckland?
The X21 (Go North East) runs directly from Gateshead to Bishop Auckland. Board at Durham Road - Beaconsfield Road (S-Bound) and get off at Market Place (W-bound); the journey takes about 75 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Gateshead to Bishop Auckland?
Around 75 minutes on the X21, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Chester-le-Street, Chester Moor, Plawsworth, Plawsworth Gate and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Gateshead to Bishop Auckland?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:55 and the last around 21:31. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Gateshead to Bishop Auckland?
An adult single from Gateshead to Bishop Auckland is £2.50 on the X21 (Go North East), from Durham Road - Beaconsfield Road (S-Bound) to Market Place (W-bound); an adult return is £5.00. 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.