Bus from Middlesbrough to Skelton (Redcar & Cleveland)
2 direct routes · 46–68 min · first bus 06:34, last bus 22:24 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 07:25, last bus 22:24.
Next buses to Skelton (Redcar & Cleveland) as of 18:17
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 | ~46 min | 28 | Sat 28 · Sun 16 | 06:34 | 22:24 | Teesside University (A) | Sterne Cottages (B) | Ormesby, Nunthorpe, A171 - Guisborough Rd & Guisborough |
| X3 | Arriva North East | ~68 min | 11 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:15 | 17:25 | Bus Station Stand 4 | Apple Orchard Nurseries (B) | Redcar, Marske & Saltburn |
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 or X3 bus timetable.
Fares from Middlesbrough to Skelton
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 Skelton?
2 routes run directly from Middlesbrough to Skelton: the 5 (Arriva North East), the X3 (Arriva North East). The most frequent is the 5, 28 times each weekday — board at Teesside University (A) and get off at Sterne Cottages (B), about 46 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Middlesbrough to Skelton?
Between 46 minutes on the 5 and 68 on the X3, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Ormesby, Nunthorpe, A171 - Guisborough Rd, Guisborough on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Middlesbrough to Skelton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:34 and the last around 22:24. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Middlesbrough to Skelton?
Adult singles from Middlesbrough to Skelton: £3.00 on the 5 and X3 (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.