Bus from Shildon to Bishop Auckland
2 direct routes · about 16 min · first bus 06:03, last bus 23:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bishop Auckland as of 09:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Shildon, 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 | ~16 min | 30 | Sat 28 · Sun 10 | 06:59 | 23:40 | King William (NW-bound) | General Hospital (N-bound) | Eldon, Close House, Coundon Grange, Eldon Lane & South Church |
| 1 | Arriva North East | ~19 min | 29 | Sat 26 · Sun 10 | 06:03 | 21:35 | King William (W-bound) | General Hospital (N-bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Shildon 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 1 bus timetable.
Fares from Shildon to Bishop Auckland
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 Shildon to Bishop Auckland?
2 routes run directly from Shildon to Bishop Auckland: the 5 (Arriva North East), the 1 (Arriva North East). The most frequent is the 5, 30 times each weekday — board at King William (NW-bound) and get off at General Hospital (N-bound), about 16 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Shildon to Bishop Auckland?
Around 16 minutes on the 5, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Eldon, Close House, Coundon Grange, Eldon Lane and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Shildon to Bishop Auckland?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:03 and the last around 23:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Shildon to Bishop Auckland?
Adult singles from Shildon to Bishop Auckland: £2.50 on the 5 and 1 (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.