72 Northallerton to Darlington via East Cowton, Blackwell
Operated by Hodgsons. First bus 06:45, last bus 18:10. 12 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 72? 27 other bus routes are numbered 72 elsewhere in the UK — see every 72 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:45 | 10:10 | 12:10 | 14:30 | 16:22 | 18:10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Buck Inn (NW-bound) | 07:45 | 10:10 | 12:10 | 14:30 | 16:22 | 18:10 |
| High Green (adj) | 07:50 | 10:15 | 12:15 | 14:35 | 16:27 | 18:15 |
| St Eloys Church (W-bound) | 08:02 | 10:27 | 12:27 | 14:47 | 16:39 | 18:27 |
| Golden Acres (adj) | 08:09 | 10:34 | 12:34 | 14:54 | 16:46 | 18:34 |
| The Green (N-bound) | 08:14 | 10:39 | 12:39 | 14:59 | 16:51 | 18:39 |
| The Green (NE-bound) | 08:18 | 10:44 | 12:44 | 15:04 | 16:56 | 18:44 |
| The Comet (I) | 08:25 | 10:50 | 12:50 | 15:10 | 17:02 | 18:50 |
| Stanhope Green (I) | 08:35 | · | · | · | · | · |
| Town Hall (Stand M) | 08:39 | 11:01 | 13:01 | 15:21 | 17:13 | 19:01 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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.
Tickets on the 72
Hodgsons listed singles and returns on this route when it last published its fares.
Return Ticket - Adult · Return Ticket - Child · Single Ticket - Adult · Single Ticket - Child
Ticket types come from Hodgsons' own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 28 April 2021 — over 5 years ago, so what is sold today may differ. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Hodgsons.
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 Hodgsons 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 72
72 towards Darlington
All 33 stops
- The Buck Inn (NW-bound) Northallerton
- Quaker Lane (N-bound) Northallerton
- De Bruce Road (adj) Brompton
- Northallerton Road (N-bound) Brompton
- High Green (adj) Brompton
- Lovesome Hill (NW-bound) Lovesome Hill
- Westhorpe Lodge (NW-bound) Little Smeaton
- St Eloys Church (W-bound) Great Smeaton
- The Old Station (opp) East Cowton
- Vineyard Terrace (SW-bound) East Cowton
- Pumping Station (W-bound) East Cowton
- Golden Acres (adj) East Cowton
- The Green (N-bound) North Cowton
- Straggleton Gates (E-bound) North Cowton
- Paddock Nurseries (NE-bound) North Cowton
- Cockleberry Sawmills (opp) Dalton-on-Tees
- Croft Circuit (N-bound) Dalton-on-Tees
- The Green (NE-bound) Dalton-on-Tees
- Croft Spa (adj) Croft-on-Tees
- The Comet (I) Hurworth Place
- Bland's Corner Roundabout (I) Blackwell
- Blackwell Grange Hotel (I) Blackwell
- South Park (I) West End
- Blackwell Lane (I) West End
- Sainsbury's West End
- Linwood Grove West End
- Carmel Grove (I) West End
- Crematorium West End
- Abbey Junior School West End
- Elton Road (I) West End
- Cleveland Avenue (I) West End
- Stanhope Green (I) West End
- Town Hall (Stand M) Darlington
72 towards Northallerton
All 34 stops
- Town Hall (Stand M) Darlington
- Sainsbury's (O) West End
- Blackwell Lane (O) West End
- South Park West End
- Blackwell Grange Hotel Blackwell
- Larchfield House West End
- Stanhope Green West End
- Cleveland Avenue (O) West End
- Abbey Junior School West End
- Crematorium West End
- Carmel Grove West End
- Linwood Grove West End
- Bland's Corner Roundabout Blackwell
- The Comet Hurworth Place
- Croft Spa (opp) Croft-on-Tees
- Orchard Close (SE-bound) Dalton-on-Tees
- Croft Circuit (S-bound) Dalton-on-Tees
- Cockleberry Sawmills (adj) Dalton-on-Tees
- Paddock Nurseries (SW-bound) North Cowton
- Straggleton Gates (SE-bound) North Cowton
- The Green (N-bound) North Cowton
- Golden Acres (opp) East Cowton
- Pumping Station (E-bound) East Cowton
- Vineyard Terrace (E-bound) East Cowton
- The Old Station (adj) East Cowton
- St Eloy's Church (SE-bound) Great Smeaton
- Westhorpe Lodge (SE-bound) Little Smeaton
- Lovesome Hill (SE-bound) Lovesome Hill
- Brompton Road End (SW-bound) Lovesome Hill
- The Green (SW-bound) Brompton
- Hilton Close (S-bound) Brompton
- De Bruce Road (opp) Brompton
- Friarage Gardens (S-bound) Northallerton
- The Buck Inn (NW-bound) Northallerton
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 72 bus?
The first 72 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:45 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 72 bus?
The last 72 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 72 bus cost?
The 72 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Hodgsons day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 72 bus?
The 72 is operated by Hodgsons.
Timetable data from Hodgsons via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Yorkshire & the Humber feed). Hodgsons last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 10 October 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.