Bus from Tow Law to Stanley (Durham, near Bishop Auckland)
5 direct routes · about 9 min · first bus 06:39, last bus 20:47 (weekdays).
Next buses to Stanley (Durham, near Bishop Auckland) as of 12:28
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arriva North East | ~9 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 11 | 06:39 | 20:47 | Co-op (former Mart) (S-bound) | Turning Circle (S-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 | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:15 | 07:15 | Co-op (former Mart) (S-bound) | Turning Circle (S-bound) | Sunniside |
| 101D | Weardale Motor Services | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:20 | 15:20 | Bridge Street (E-bound) | Turning Circle (S-bound) | Sunniside |
| 51 | Weardale Motor Services | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:59 | 07:59 | Co-op (former Mart) (S-bound) | Turning Circle (S-bound) | Sunniside |
| 51 | Weardale Motor Services | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:59 | 07:59 | Co-op (former Mart) (S-bound) | Turning Circle (S-bound) | Sunniside |
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 1 bus, X46 bus or 51 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Tow Law to Stanley?
5 routes run directly from Tow Law to Stanley: 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 Co-op (former Mart) (S-bound) and get off at Turning Circle (S-bound), about 9 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Tow Law to Stanley?
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 Tow Law to Stanley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:39 and the last around 20:47. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Tow Law to Stanley?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.