Bus from Tow Law to Durham
3 direct routes · 38–77 min · first bus 07:15, last bus 07:59 (weekdays).
Next buses to Durham as of 06:24
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Tow Law, 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 | ~77 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:15 | 07:15 | Co-op (former Mart) (S-bound) | County Hall (NW-bound) | Sunniside, Stanley, Billy Row, Crook, Billy Row, Crook & 5 more |
| 51 | Weardale Motor Services | ~38 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:59 | 07:59 | Co-op (former Mart) (S-bound) | County Hall (NW-bound) | Sunniside, Stanley, Willington, Brancepeth, Brandon, Meadowfield & 1 more |
| 51 | Weardale Motor Services | ~38 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:59 | 07:59 | Co-op (former Mart) (S-bound) | County Hall (NW-bound) | Sunniside, Stanley, Willington, Brancepeth, Brandon, Meadowfield & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Tow Law 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.
Fares from Tow Law to Durham
- £2.50 adult single on the X46 (Arriva North East)
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 Tow Law to Durham?
3 routes run directly from Tow Law 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 Co-op (former Mart) (S-bound) and get off at County Hall (NW-bound), about 77 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Tow Law to Durham?
Between 38 minutes on the 51 and 77 on the X46, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Sunniside, Stanley, Billy Row, Crook and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Tow Law to Durham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:15 and the last around 07:59. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Tow Law to Durham?
An adult single from Tow Law to Durham is £2.50 on the X46 (Arriva North East), from Co-op (former Mart) (S-bound) to County Hall (NW-bound). 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.