56A Ferryhill to Town Centre
Operated by Arriva North East. First bus 19:45, last bus 20:45. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.80 to £2.40 — more.
Wanted a different 56A? 6 other bus routes are numbered 56A elsewhere in the UK — see every 56A bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 19:45 | 20:45 |
|---|---|---|
| Town Centre (D) | 19:45 | 20:45 |
| Rutherford Terrace (SE-bound) | 19:48 | 20:48 |
| Duncombe Estate (N-bound) | 19:50 | 20:50 |
| Wood Lane - Raby Road (SW-bound) | 19:53 | 20:53 |
| Town Centre (E-bound) | 19:56 | 20:56 |
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.
Fares on the 56A
Adult single £1.80 to £2.40
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.40 | Broom Dean Rd Jct | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £2.40 | £1.80 | Duncombe Est | |
| £2.40 | £2.40 | £1.80 | Wood Ln Est/Wood Ln |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Ferryhill Vill.
Arriva UK Bus's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 28 September 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Arriva North East before you travel.
Tickets on the 56A
Arriva North East publishes singles on this route for adults and young people.
Adult Single · U22 Single
…and 1 more ticket on this route.
Ticket types come from Arriva North East's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 1 October 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Arriva North East.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Arriva North East before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 56A
56A towards Town Centre
All 12 stops
- Town Centre (D) Ferryhill
- Broom Road-Primary School (SE-bound) Ferryhill
- Rutherford Terrace (SE-bound) Ferryhill
- Osbourne Terrace (SE-bound) Ferryhill
- Linden Road (NE-bound) Ferryhill
- Linden (E-bound) Ferryhill
- Duncombe Estate (N-bound) Ferryhill
- Cleves Cross School (N-bound) Ferryhill
- Wood Lane - Raby Road (SW-bound) Ferryhill
- Wood Lane - Walworth Road (SW-bound) Ferryhill
- Manor Farm - Wood Lane (W-bound) Ferryhill
- Town Centre (E-bound) Ferryhill
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 56A bus?
The first 56A departure on weekdays leaves at 19:45 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 56A bus?
The last 56A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 20:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 56A bus cost?
Arriva North East's published fares on the 56A: adult single £1.80 to £2.40. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Arriva North East day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 56A bus?
The 56A is operated by Arriva North East.
Timetable data from Arriva North East via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North East England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.