42 Mount Oswald The Drive to Railway Station

Runs in Durham. Operated by Gateshead Central Buses. Registered as running via White Church, Milburngate Bridge. First bus 07:24, last bus 17:44. 40 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.40 — more.

Next towards Railway Station from Mount Oswald The Drive (E-bound): 12:54, 13:24, 13:54

Next towards Mount Oswald The Drive from Railway Station (SE-bound): 13:10, 13:40, 14:10

Wanted a different 42? 38 other bus routes are numbered 42 elsewhere in the UK — see every 42 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Durham, Railway Station · Monday to Friday · 20 journeys
Stop 07:2407:5408:2408:5409:2409:5410:2410:5411:2411:5412:2412:5413:2413:5414:2414:5415:2416:0416:4417:24
Mount Oswald The Drive (E-bound) 07:2407:5408:2408:5409:2409:5410:2410:5411:2411:5412:2412:5413:2413:5414:2414:5415:2416:0416:4417:24
New Inn - Church Street (NE-bound) 07:2807:5808:2808:5809:2809:5810:2810:5811:2811:5812:2812:5813:2813:5814:2814:5815:2916:0916:4917:29
Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge (W-bound) 07:3308:0308:3309:0309:3310:0310:3311:0311:3312:0312:3313:0313:3314:0314:3315:0315:3416:1416:5417:34
Bus Station Stand L 07:3508:0508:3509:0509:3510:0510:3511:0511:3512:0512:3513:0513:3514:0514:3515:0515:3816:1816:5817:38
Railway Station (SE-bound) 07:3708:0708:3709:0709:3710:0710:3711:0711:3712:0712:3713:0713:3714:0714:3715:0715:4116:2117:0117:41

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Gateshead Central Buses whether this route takes part. Details →

Fares on the 42

Adult single £1.40 · Adult return £2.30 · Child return £1.10

The same for any journey on the 42, however far you go.

Gateshead Central Taxis' published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 31 July 2026. Fares change — check with Gateshead Central Buses before you travel.

Tickets on the 42

Gateshead Central Buses publishes singles, day returns and day tickets on this route for adults, children and young people.

Under 5 · Adult Return · Adult Single · Child Return · Junior Rover · Adult Explorer

…and 15 more tickets on this route.

Ticket types come from Gateshead Central Buses' own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 8 October 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Gateshead Central Buses.

Route map

All stops on route 42

42 towards Railway Station

All 9 stops
  1. Mount Oswald The Drive (E-bound) Durham
  2. South College (NE-bound) Durham
  3. South Road Colleges (NE-bound) Durham
  4. New Inn - Church Street (NE-bound) Durham
  5. St Oswalds Church (NE-bound) Durham
  6. New Elvet - Three Tuns (NW-bound) Durham
  7. Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge (W-bound) Durham
  8. Bus Station Stand L Durham
  9. Railway Station (SE-bound) Durham

42 towards Mount Oswald The Drive

All 9 stops
  1. Railway Station (SE-bound) Durham
  2. North Road Stand A (SE-Bound) Durham
  3. Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand A (E-bound) Durham
  4. New Elvet - Three Tuns (S-bound) Durham
  5. St Oswalds Church (SW-bound) Durham
  6. New Inn - Church Street (SW-bound) Durham
  7. South Road Colleges (SW-bound) Durham
  8. South College (SW-bound) Durham
  9. Mount Oswald The Drive (E-bound) Durham

Service registration & registered changes

Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Durham County Council).

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PB1099280/173 · Changes in Durham County Council · All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

Durham

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 42 bus?

The first 42 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:24 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 42 bus?

The last 42 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:44. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 42 bus cost?

Gateshead Central Buses' published fares on the 42: adult single £1.40, adult return £2.30, child return £1.10. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Gateshead Central Buses day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the 42 bus?

The 42 is operated by Gateshead Central Buses.

Timetable data from Gateshead Central Buses via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North East England feed). Gateshead Central Buses last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 9 October 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PB1099280/173. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.