Bus from West Cornforth to Durham

1 direct route · about 29 min · first bus 06:44, last bus 21:23 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 10:08, last bus 19:08.

Next buses to Durham as of 21:46

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in West Cornforth, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
56 Arriva North East ~29 min 16 Sat 15 · Sun 10 06:44 21:23 Market Place (E-bound) Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge (W-bound) Coxhoe & Bowburn

Times are for the first boarding point in West Cornforth 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 56 bus timetable.

Fares from West Cornforth to Durham

  • £2.50 adult single on the 56 (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.

Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from West Cornforth to Durham?

The 56 (Arriva North East) runs directly from West Cornforth to Durham. Board at Market Place (E-bound) and get off at Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge (W-bound); the journey takes about 29 minutes.

How long does the bus take from West Cornforth to Durham?

Around 29 minutes on the 56, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Coxhoe, Bowburn on the way.

What time is the first and last bus from West Cornforth to Durham?

On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:44 and the last around 21:23. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from West Cornforth to Durham?

An adult single from West Cornforth to Durham is £2.50 on the 56 (Arriva North East), from Market Place (E-bound) to Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge (W-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.

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