Bus from Stanley (Durham) to Chester-le-Street
2 direct routes · 24–32 min · first bus 06:08, last bus 23:31 (weekdays).
Next buses to Chester-le-Street as of 11:13
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Stanley, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | Go North East | ~32 min | 28 | Sat 25 · Sun 15 | 06:08 | 22:04 | Stanley Bus Station Stand J | Black Horse (S-bound) | Craghead, Grange Villa, Newfield & Pelton |
| 8 | Go North East | ~24 min | 26 | Sat 26 · Sun 15 | 07:00 | 23:31 | Stanley Bus Station Stand J | Bank Top (SE-bound) | No Place, Beamish Museum, Beamish, West Pelton, Grange Villa, Newfield & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Stanley 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 78 bus or 8 bus timetable.
Fares from Stanley to Chester-le-Street
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 Stanley to Chester-le-Street?
2 routes run directly from Stanley to Chester-le-Street: the 78 (Go North East), the 8 (Go North East). The most frequent is the 78, 28 times each weekday — board at Stanley Bus Station Stand J and get off at Black Horse (S-bound), about 32 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stanley to Chester-le-Street?
Between 24 minutes on the 8 and 32 on the 78, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Craghead, Grange Villa, Newfield, Pelton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Stanley to Chester-le-Street?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:08 and the last around 23:31. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stanley to Chester-le-Street?
Adult singles from Stanley to Chester-le-Street: £2.50 on the 78 and 8 (Go 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.