Bus from Stanley (Durham, near Bishop Auckland) to Tow Law
5 direct routes · about 9 min · first bus 07:30, last bus 20:26 (weekdays).
Next buses to Tow Law as of 08:59
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arriva North East | ~9 min | 15 | Sat 14 · Sun 10 | 07:30 | 20:26 | Turning Circle (S-bound) | Co-op (former Mart) (N-bound) | Sunniside |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · X46, 101D, 51
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X46 | Arriva North East | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 18:09 | 18:09 | Turning Circle (S-bound) | Co-op (former Mart) (N-bound) | Sunniside |
| 101D | Weardale Motor Services | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:00 | 08:00 | Co-operative Terrace (NW-bound) | Bridge Street (W-bound) | Sunniside |
| 51 | Weardale Motor Services | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:30 | 16:30 | Turning Circle (S-bound) | Co-op (former Mart) (N-bound) | Sunniside |
| 51 | Weardale Motor Services | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:30 | 16:30 | Turning Circle (S-bound) | Co-op (former Mart) (N-bound) | Sunniside |
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 1 bus, X46 bus or 51 bus timetable.
Fares from Stanley to Tow Law
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 Tow Law?
5 routes run directly from Stanley to Tow Law: the 1 (Arriva North East), the X46 (Arriva North East), the 101D (Weardale Motor Services), the 51 (Weardale Motor Services), the 51 (Weardale Motor Services). The most frequent is the 1, 15 times each weekday — board at Turning Circle (S-bound) and get off at Co-op (former Mart) (N-bound), about 9 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stanley to Tow Law?
Around 9 minutes on the 1, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Sunniside on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Stanley to Tow Law?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:30 and the last around 20:26. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stanley to Tow Law?
Adult singles from Stanley to Tow Law: £2.50 on the 1 and X46 (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.