Bus from Stanley (Durham) to Metrocentre
3 direct routes · about 53 min · first bus 05:38, last bus 23:27 (weekdays).
Next buses to Metrocentre as of 13:17
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Go North East | ~53 min | 30 | Sat 28 · Sun 17 | 05:38 | 23:27 | Royal Hotel (N-bound) | Handy Drive-Bus Depot (E-Bound) | Tanfield Lea, Tantobie, Pickering Nook & Burnopfield |
| X73 | Go North East | ~47 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 05:46 | 17:47 | Arch - Eden Terrace (SW-bound) | Handy Drive-Bus Depot (E-Bound) | Annfield Plain, Harelaw, Dipton, Flint Hill, Tantobie, Tanfield & 1 more |
| X43 | Northstar | ~32 min | 8 | Saturdays only | 09:28 | 16:28 | Stanley Bus Station Stand F | Handy Drive-Bus Depot (E-Bound) | Tanfield Lea, Tantobie, Pickering Nook & Burnopfield |
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 6 bus or X43 bus timetable.
Fares from Stanley to Metrocentre
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 6 and X73 (Go North East)
- £2.50 adult single on the X43 (Northstar)
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 Metrocentre?
3 routes run directly from Stanley to Metrocentre: the 6 (Go North East), the X73 (Go North East), the X43 (Northstar). The most frequent is the 6, 30 times each weekday — board at Royal Hotel (N-bound) and get off at Handy Drive-Bus Depot (E-Bound), about 53 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stanley to Metrocentre?
Around 53 minutes on the 6, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Tanfield Lea, Tantobie, Pickering Nook, Burnopfield on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Stanley to Metrocentre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:38 and the last around 23:27. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stanley to Metrocentre?
Adult singles from Stanley to Metrocentre: £2.50 on the 6 and X73 (Go North East); £2.50 on the X43 (Northstar). 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.