Buses to Durham University Hospital

23 bus routes call at Durham University Hospital. 3 run through the night.

First weekday bus from the hospital 04:25 (21) Last 00:17 (21) 2 running tonight

Times are departures from the hospital's own stops. Buses towards the hospital run earlier and later at stops along the way — open a route for the timetable at your stop.

Every route calling at Durham University Hospital

21 Newcastle upon Tyne → Brandon via Gateshead, Durham Mon–Fri 04:25–00:17 Sun 06:07–00:01 Every night Go North East
64 Arnison Centre → Sherburn via Newton Hall, Durham Mon–Fri 06:05–23:42 Sun 09:06–23:42 Arriva North East
7 Darlington → Durham via Harrowgate Hill, Newton Aycliffe Mon–Fri 08:27–09:01 no Sunday service Arriva North East
PR1 Belmont Park and Ride → Sniperley Park and Ride Mon–Fri 07:09–18:48 Sun 07:09–18:48 Gateshead Central Buses
6 Durham → Cockfield via Spennymoor, Bishop Auckland Mon–Fri 07:57–08:38 no Sunday service Arriva North East
X46 Stanhope → Framwellgate Moor via Stanley, Durham Mon–Fri 08:32–17:08 no Sunday service Arriva North East
20 Sunderland → Durham via Houghton-le-Spring, Belmont Mon–Fri 08:16–15:31 no Sunday service Go North East
50 Durham → South Shields via Washington, Chichester Mon–Fri 07:20–18:29 Sun 06:46–17:55 Sunday–Thursday nights Go North East
X21 West Auckland → Newcastle upon Tyne via Durham, Gateshead Mon–Fri 06:24–23:19 Sun 08:19–19:36 Go North East
20A Sunderland → Durham via Fence Houses Mon–Fri 08:33–08:34 no Sunday service Go North East
14 Langley Park → Durham via Sacriston, Framwellgate Moor Mon–Fri 07:03–23:06 Sun 08:06–19:18 Go North East
16A Harelaw → Durham via Consett, Stanley Mon–Fri 06:31–23:28 no Sunday service Go North East
16 Shotley Bridge → Durham via Consett, Stanley Mon–Fri 06:41–19:41 no Sunday service Go North East
65 Seaham → Durham via Murton, Hetton-le-Hole Mon–Fri 08:38–08:39 no Sunday service Go North East
X15 Castleside → Durham via Consett, Leadgate Mon–Fri 06:33–23:13 Sun 08:07–19:24 Go North East
X12 Durham → Newcastle upon Tyne via Chester-le-Street, Gateshead Mon–Fri 06:04–21:16 no Sunday service Arriva North East
62 Durham → Brasside via Framwellgate Moor, Newton Hall Mon–Fri 07:03–17:50 no Sunday service Gateshead Central Buses
X5 Castleside → Durham via Consett, Lanchester Mon–Fri 08:05–17:54 no Sunday service Go North East
52 East Hedleyhope → Durham via Esh Winning, Bearpark Mon–Fri 07:02–17:49 no Sunday service Gateshead Central Buses
N21 Newcastle upon Tyne → Durham via Gateshead, Chester-le-Street Mon–Fri 00:27–04:28 no Sunday service Thursday & Friday nights Go North East
51 Market Place → Aykley Heads - for University Hospital Mon–Fri 08:38–16:04 no Sunday service Weardale Motor Services
51 Market Place → New College Mon–Fri 08:38–16:04 no Sunday service Weardale Motor Services
16B Consett → Durham via Leadgate, Stanley Sun 06:42–22:38 Go North East

Live times at the hospital's stops

Aykley Heads - for University Hospital (N-bound) Aykley Heads - for University Hospital (S-bound) Dryburn Hospital - old entrance (SE-bound) Dryburn Hospital - old entrance (NW-bound) University Hospital Main Entrance (N-bound)

Night buses to Durham University Hospital

For night shifts and out-of-hours visits. Nights are the night you set out on, so a 01:30 bus on Saturday morning is listed under Friday.

21 Newcastle upon Tyne → Brandon via Gateshead, Durham Every night 04:07–07:00 runs tonight
50 Durham → South Shields via Washington, Chichester Sunday–Thursday nights 22:00–01:31 runs tonight
N21 Newcastle upon Tyne → Durham via Gateshead, Chester-le-Street Thursday & Friday nights 00:03–04:38

See night buses across the UK.

Direct buses to Durham University Hospital from

Places on a route that reaches the hospital without changing. The bus may take a long way round — check the route for the time from your own stop.

Frequently asked questions

Which buses go to Durham University Hospital?

23 routes call at Durham University Hospital: the 21 (towards Chester-le-Street Red Lion), the 64 (towards Gray Avenue), the 7 (towards Bus Station), the PR1 (towards Sniperley Park and Ride), the 6 (towards Club), the X46 (towards Bus Station), the 20 (towards Durham Bus Station), the 50 (towards South Shields Interchange), the X21 (towards Newcastle Eldon Square), the 20A (towards Durham Bus Station), the 14 (towards Durham Bus Station), the 16A (towards Durham Bus Station) and more. Each route page has the full timetable and a live map.

What time is the first bus to Durham University Hospital?

The earliest weekday departure from the hospital's own stops is 04:25, on the 21. Buses towards the hospital start earlier at stops along the way — check the route timetable for your own stop, especially for an early appointment or shift.

Do buses run to Durham University Hospital on Sundays?

Some do: 8 of the 23 routes run on Sundays, generally less often than in the week. 15 routes do not. Sunday first and last times are shown for each route above.

How much is the bus to Durham University Hospital?

Single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 — usually cheaper than hospital parking. ENCTS concessionary passes travel free after 9:30am on weekdays and all day at weekends and bank holidays.

Other hospitals nearby

Durham Hospital 2 Highfield Hospital, Chester-le-Street 6 Washington Hospital 10 Maiden Law Hospital 5 Bishop Auckland General Hospital 15 Old Community Hospital 4 Sedgefield Community Hospital 4 Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead 23 Sunderland Royal Hospital 15 Shotley Bridge Hospital 3

Timetables from the operators via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. See all hospitals by bus, or every stop and route in Durham.