Bus from Stanhope (Durham) to Durham
3 direct routes · 62–102 min · first bus 06:50, last bus 07:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Durham as of 10:44
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Stanhope, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X46 | Arriva North East | ~102 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:50 | 06:50 | Market Place (NW-bound) | County Hall (NW-bound) | Frosterley, Wolsingham, Tow Law, Sunniside, Stanley, Billy Row & 8 more |
| 51 | Weardale Motor Services | ~62 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:35 | 07:35 | Market Place (NW-bound) | County Hall (NW-bound) | Frosterley, Wolsingham, Tow Law, Sunniside, Stanley, Willington & 4 more |
| 51 | Weardale Motor Services | ~62 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:35 | 07:35 | Market Place (NW-bound) | County Hall (NW-bound) | Frosterley, Wolsingham, Tow Law, Sunniside, Stanley, Willington & 4 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Stanhope 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 X46 bus or 51 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Stanhope to Durham?
3 routes run directly from Stanhope to Durham: the X46 (Arriva North East), the 51 (Weardale Motor Services), the 51 (Weardale Motor Services). The most frequent is the X46, once each weekday — board at Market Place (NW-bound) and get off at County Hall (NW-bound), about 102 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stanhope to Durham?
Between 62 minutes on the 51 and 102 on the X46, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Frosterley, Wolsingham, Tow Law, Sunniside and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Stanhope to Durham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:50 and the last around 07:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stanhope to Durham?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.