72 228 ↔ 227

Operated by Hodgsons. First bus 06:45, last bus 18:10. 12 journeys on weekdays.

✅ The 72 is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK. Details →

Timetable

Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.

towards 227 · Monday to Friday towards 227 · Saturday towards 228 · Monday to Friday towards 228 · Saturday
72 towards 227 — Monday to Friday (6 journeys)
The Buck Inn (NW-bound) 07:4510:1012:1014:3016:2218:10
High Green (adj) 07:5010:1512:1514:3516:2718:15
St Eloys Church (W-bound) 08:0210:2712:2714:4716:3918:27
Golden Acres (adj) 08:0910:3412:3414:5416:4618:34
The Green (N-bound) 08:1410:3912:3914:5916:5118:39
The Green (NE-bound) 08:1810:4412:4415:0416:5618:44
The Comet (I) 08:2510:5012:5015:1017:0218:50
Stanhope Green (I) 08:35·····
Town Hall (Stand M) 08:3911:0113:0115:2117:1319:01

Route map

All stops on route 72

72 towards 227

  1. The Buck Inn (NW-bound) Northallerton
  2. Quaker Lane (N-bound) Northallerton
  3. De Bruce Road (adj) Brompton
  4. Northallerton Road (N-bound) Brompton
  5. High Green (adj) Brompton
  6. Lovesome Hill (NW-bound) Lovesome Hill
  7. Westhorpe Lodge (NW-bound) Little Smeaton
  8. St Eloys Church (W-bound) Great Smeaton
  9. The Old Station (opp) East Cowton
  10. Golden Acres (adj) East Cowton
  11. Pumping Station (W-bound) East Cowton
  12. Vineyard Terrace (SW-bound) East Cowton
  13. The Green (N-bound) North Cowton
  14. Straggleton Gates (E-bound) North Cowton
  15. Paddock Nurseries (NE-bound) North Cowton
  16. Cockleberry Sawmills (opp) Dalton-on-Tees
  17. Croft Circuit (N-bound) Dalton-on-Tees
  18. The Green (NE-bound) Dalton-on-Tees
  19. Croft Spa (adj) Croft-on-Tees
  20. The Comet (I) Hurworth Place
  21. Bland's Corner Roundabout (I) Blackwell
  22. South Park (I) West End
  23. Blackwell Grange Hotel (I) Blackwell
  24. Sainsbury's West End
  25. Blackwell Lane (I) West End
  26. Linwood Grove West End
  27. Carmel Grove (I) West End
  28. Abbey Junior School West End
  29. Crematorium West End
  30. Elton Road (I) West End
  31. Cleveland Avenue (I) West End
  32. Stanhope Green (I) West End
  33. Town Hall (Stand M) Darlington

72 towards 228

  1. Town Hall (Stand M) Darlington
  2. Sainsbury's (O) West End
  3. Blackwell Lane (O) West End
  4. South Park West End
  5. Blackwell Grange Hotel Blackwell
  6. Larchfield House West End
  7. Stanhope Green West End
  8. Cleveland Avenue (O) West End
  9. Abbey Junior School West End
  10. Crematorium West End
  11. Carmel Grove West End
  12. Linwood Grove West End
  13. Bland's Corner Roundabout Blackwell
  14. The Comet Hurworth Place
  15. Croft Spa (opp) Croft-on-Tees
  16. Orchard Close (SE-bound) Dalton-on-Tees
  17. Croft Circuit (S-bound) Dalton-on-Tees
  18. Cockleberry Sawmills (adj) Dalton-on-Tees
  19. Paddock Nurseries (SW-bound) North Cowton
  20. Straggleton Gates (SE-bound) North Cowton
  21. The Green (N-bound) North Cowton
  22. Golden Acres (opp) East Cowton
  23. Vineyard Terrace (E-bound) East Cowton
  24. Pumping Station (E-bound) East Cowton
  25. The Old Station (adj) East Cowton
  26. St Eloy's Church (SE-bound) Great Smeaton
  27. Westhorpe Lodge (SE-bound) Little Smeaton
  28. Lovesome Hill (SE-bound) Lovesome Hill
  29. Brompton Road End (SW-bound) Lovesome Hill
  30. The Green (SW-bound) Brompton
  31. Hilton Close (S-bound) Brompton
  32. De Bruce Road (opp) Brompton
  33. Friarage Gardens (S-bound) Northallerton
  34. The Buck Inn (NW-bound) Northallerton

Towns & areas on this route

DarlingtonNorthallertonWest EndBromptonBlackwellEast CowtonHurworth PlaceDalton-on-TeesNorth CowtonLovesome HillGreat SmeatonLittle Smeaton

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 the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.