Bus from Middlesbrough to Loftus
3 direct routes · about 73 min · first bus 06:02, last bus 22:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Loftus as of 02:41
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Middlesbrough, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Arriva North East | ~73 min | 28 | Sat 28 · Sun 16 | 06:34 | 22:24 | Teesside University (A) | Market Place | Ormesby, Nunthorpe, A171 - Guisborough Rd, Guisborough, Skelton, Hollybush Estate & 5 more |
| X4 | Arriva North East | ~74 min | 24 | Sat 24 · Sun 2 | 06:02 | 18:10 | Bus Station Stand 4 | Market Place | Redcar, Marske, Saltburn, Brotton, Carlin How & Skinningrove |
| X4A | Arriva North East | ~70 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 2 | 18:40 | 22:40 | Bus Station Stand 4 | Market Place | Redcar, Marske, Saltburn, Brotton, Carlin How & Skinningrove |
Times are for the first boarding point in Middlesbrough 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 5 bus, X4 bus or X4A bus timetable.
Fares from Middlesbrough to Loftus
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 Middlesbrough to Loftus?
3 routes run directly from Middlesbrough to Loftus: the 5 (Arriva North East), the X4 (Arriva North East), the X4A (Arriva North East). The most frequent is the 5, 28 times each weekday — board at Teesside University (A) and get off at Market Place, about 73 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Middlesbrough to Loftus?
Around 73 minutes on the 5, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Ormesby, Nunthorpe, A171 - Guisborough Rd, Guisborough and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Middlesbrough to Loftus?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:02 and the last around 22:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Middlesbrough to Loftus?
Adult singles from Middlesbrough to Loftus: £3.00 on the 5, X4 and X4A (Arriva 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.