Bus from Lanchester to Shotley Bridge
3 direct routes · 17–30 min · first bus 15:23, last bus 15:37 (weekdays).
Next buses to Shotley Bridge as of 10:30
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Lanchester, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101B | Weardale Motor Services | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:37 | 15:37 | Durham Road (W-bound) | Catholic Church (SW-bound) | Iveston |
| SB3 | Go North East | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:23 | 15:23 | St Bede's School Grounds (SE-bound) | Catholic Church (NE-bound) | — |
| SB4 | Go North East | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:23 | 15:23 | St Bede's School Grounds (SE-bound) | Catholic Church (SW-bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Lanchester 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 101B bus, SB3 bus or SB4 bus timetable.
Fares from Lanchester to Shotley Bridge
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 Lanchester to Shotley Bridge?
3 routes run directly from Lanchester to Shotley Bridge: the 101B (Weardale Motor Services), the SB3 (Go North East), the SB4 (Go North East). The most frequent is the 101B, once each weekday — board at Durham Road (W-bound) and get off at Catholic Church (SW-bound), about 17 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Lanchester to Shotley Bridge?
Between 17 minutes on the 101B and 30 on the SB4, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Iveston on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Lanchester to Shotley Bridge?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 15:23 and the last around 15:37. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Lanchester to Shotley Bridge?
Adult singles from Lanchester to Shotley Bridge: £2.50 on the SB3 and SB4 (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.