Bus from Metrocentre to Stanley (Durham)
3 direct routes · about 51 min · first bus 06:32, last bus 23:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Stanley (Durham) as of 12:06
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Metrocentre, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Go North East | ~51 min | 28 | Sat 26 · Sun 16 | 06:59 | 23:40 | Handy Drive-Bus Depot (W-Bound) | Royal Hotel (SE-bound) | Burnopfield, Pickering Nook, Tantobie & Tanfield Lea |
| X73 | Go North East | ~46 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:32 | 18:44 | Handy Drive-Bus Depot (W-Bound) | Civic Hall (NE-bound) | Crookgate Bank, Tanfield, Tantobie, Flint Hill, Dipton, Harelaw & 1 more |
| X43 | Northstar | ~37 min | 8 | Saturdays only | 10:42 | 17:42 | Handy Drive-Bus Depot (E-Bound) | Stanley Bus Station Stand F | Burnopfield, Pickering Nook, Tantobie & Tanfield Lea |
Times are for the first boarding point in Metrocentre 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 6 bus or X43 bus timetable.
Fares from Metrocentre to Stanley
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 6 and X73 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single on the X43 (Northstar)
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 Metrocentre to Stanley?
3 routes run directly from Metrocentre to Stanley: the 6 (Go North East), the X73 (Go North East), the X43 (Northstar). The most frequent is the 6, 28 times each weekday — board at Handy Drive-Bus Depot (W-Bound) and get off at Royal Hotel (SE-bound), about 51 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Metrocentre to Stanley?
Around 51 minutes on the 6, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Burnopfield, Pickering Nook, Tantobie, Tanfield Lea on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Metrocentre to Stanley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:32 and the last around 23:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Metrocentre to Stanley?
Adult singles from Metrocentre to Stanley: £2.50 on the 6 and X73 (Go North East); £2.50 on the X43 (Northstar). 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.