Bus from West Auckland to Bishop Auckland
3 direct routes · 12–19 min · first bus 05:33, last bus 22:47 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bishop Auckland as of 12:52
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in West Auckland, 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 | Arriva North East | ~19 min | 40 | Sat 38 · Sun 20 | 05:33 | 22:47 | Club (E-bound) | General Hospital (N-bound) | St Helen Auckland |
| X21 | Go North East | ~13 min | 20 | Sat 19 · no Sunday buses | 07:23 | 17:33 | Club (E-bound) | General Hospital (N-bound) | St Helen Auckland |
| 85 | Weardale Motor Services | ~12 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 09:29 | 17:34 | Club (E-bound) | General Hospital (N-bound) | St Helen Auckland |
Times are for the first boarding point in West Auckland 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, X21 bus or 85 bus timetable.
Fares from West Auckland to Bishop Auckland
- £2.00 adult single, £4.00 return on the X21 (Go 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 West Auckland to Bishop Auckland?
3 routes run directly from West Auckland to Bishop Auckland: the 6 (Arriva North East), the X21 (Go North East), the 85 (Weardale Motor Services). The most frequent is the 6, 40 times each weekday — board at Club (E-bound) and get off at General Hospital (N-bound), about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from West Auckland to Bishop Auckland?
Between 12 minutes on the 85 and 19 on the 6, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at St Helen Auckland on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from West Auckland to Bishop Auckland?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:33 and the last around 22:47. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from West Auckland to Bishop Auckland?
An adult single from West Auckland to Bishop Auckland is £2.00 on the X21 (Go North East), from Club (E-bound) to General Hospital (N-bound); an adult return is £4.00. 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.