72 Barnard Castle to Bowes via Startforth, Startforth Park
Operated by Hodgsons. First bus 09:40, last bus 12:55. 4 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 | 09:40 | 12:40 |
|---|---|---|
| Galgate - Stand A (SW-bound) | 09:40 | 12:40 |
| Royal Star (SW-bound) | 09:44 | 12:44 |
| West End - Turning Circle (E-bound) | 09:55 | 12:55 |
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.
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 Day, 28 December 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 Bowes
All 10 stops
- Galgate - Stand A (SW-bound) Barnard Castle
- Market Place (S-bound) Barnard Castle
- The Bank (SW-bound) Barnard Castle
- Royal Star (SW-bound) Startforth
- Bowes Road (SW-bound) Startforth Park
- Grangefields (E-bound) Startforth Park
- East End (S-bound) Bowes
- Town End (W-bound) Bowes
- Church (W-bound) Bowes
- West End - Turning Circle (E-bound) Bowes
72 towards Barnard Castle
All 10 stops
- West End - Turning Circle (E-bound) Bowes
- Church (E-bound) Bowes
- Town End (E-bound) Bowes
- George and Dragon (N-bound) Boldron
- Boldron Lane Hail and Ride (NE-bound) Startforth
- Gill Lane Hail and Ride (E-bound) Startforth
- The Sills Hail and Ride (N-bound) Startforth
- The Bank (NE-bound) Barnard Castle
- Market Place (N-bound) Barnard Castle
- Galgate - Stand A (SW-bound) Barnard Castle
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 72 bus?
The first 72 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:40 (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 12:55. 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 (North East England feed). Hodgsons last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 10 October 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.