81 Bishop Auckland to Auckland Park via South Church, Close House
Operated by Hodgsons. First bus 09:08, last bus 17:35. 11 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 81? 37 other bus routes are numbered 81 elsewhere in the UK — see every 81 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:08 | 10:38 | 12:08 | 13:38 | 16:23 | 17:35 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Station Stand A | 09:08 | 10:38 | 12:08 | 13:38 | 16:23 | 17:35 |
| Cabin Gate (S-bound) | 09:14 | 10:44 | 12:14 | 13:44 | 16:29 | 17:41 |
| Cheshire Place (NE-bound) | 09:18 | 10:48 | 12:18 | 13:48 | · | · |
| Gent Road (SE-bound) | 09:22 | 10:52 | 12:22 | 13:52 | · | · |
| Bone Mill Bank Hail and Ride (NE-bound) | 09:26 | 10:56 | 12:26 | 13:56 | 16:33 | 17:45 |
| Pilkington Way (SE-bound) | 09:28 | 10:58 | 12:28 | 13:58 | 16:35 | 17:47 |
| Gibson Street (E-bound) | 09:31 | 11:01 | 12:31 | 14:01 | 16:38 | 17:49 |
| Terrace East (W-bound) | 09:33 | 11:03 | 12:33 | 14:03 | 16:40 | 17:50 |
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.
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, Boxing Day, 28 December and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Auckland Park: 3 journeys, first 09:08 towards Bishop Auckland: 3 journeys, first 09:33
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Auckland Park: 6 journeys, first 09:08 towards Bishop Auckland: 6 journeys, first 08:06
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Auckland Park: 6 journeys, first 09:08 towards Bishop Auckland: 6 journeys, first 08:06
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Auckland Park: 3 journeys, first 09:08 towards Bishop Auckland: 3 journeys, first 09:33
- Saturday, 2 January 2027 towards Auckland Park: 3 journeys, first 09:08 towards Bishop Auckland: 3 journeys, first 09:33
Route map
All stops on route 81
81 towards Auckland Park
All 26 stops
- Bus Station Stand A Bishop Auckland
- Newgate Street Stand C (S-bound) Bishop Auckland
- Newgate Street Stand E (S-bound) Bishop Auckland
- Newgate St Methodist Ch (S-bound) Bishop Auckland
- Newgate Street - Medical Centre (S-bound) Bishop Auckland
- General Hospital (S-bound) Bishop Auckland
- Cockton Hill Club (S-bound) Bishop Auckland
- Cabin Gate (S-bound) Bishop Auckland
- Devon Place (S-bound) Bishop Auckland
- Cheshire Place (NE-bound) Bishop Auckland
- Devon Place (N-bound) Bishop Auckland
- St Andrews Road (E-bound) Bishop Auckland
- South Church Rd - McCullagh Gdns (NW-bound) Bishop Auckland
- Gent Road (SE-bound) Bishop Auckland
- McCullagh Gardens (N-bound) Bishop Auckland
- South Church Rd - McCullagh Gdns (SE-bound) Bishop Auckland
- Main Street (SE-bound) South Church
- Bone Mill Bank Hail and Ride (NE-bound) South Church
- Grange Avenue (NE-bound) Auckland Park
- Pilkington Way (SE-bound) Auckland Park
- Garage (SE-bound) Auckland Park
- Randolph Street (SE-bound) Coundon Grange
- Gibson Street (E-bound) Close House
- Working Mens Club (N-bound) Close House
- Black Boy (N-bound) Auckland Park
- Terrace East (W-bound) Auckland Park
81 towards Bishop Auckland
All 21 stops
- Terrace East (W-bound) Auckland Park
- Terrace - West (NW-bound) Auckland Park
- School Lane End (NW-bound) Auckland Park
- Garage (NW-bound) Auckland Park
- Pilkington Way (NW-bound) Auckland Park
- Grange Avenue (SW-bound) Auckland Park
- Bone Mill Bank Hail and Ride (SW-bound) South Church
- Main Street (NW-bound) South Church
- South Church Rd - McCullagh Gdns (NW-bound) Bishop Auckland
- Gent Road (SE-bound) Bishop Auckland
- South Church Rd - McCullagh Gdns (SE-bound) Bishop Auckland
- St Andrews Road (W-bound) Bishop Auckland
- Cheshire Place (NE-bound) Bishop Auckland
- Devon Place (N-bound) Bishop Auckland
- Cabin Gate (N-bound) Bishop Auckland
- Cockton Hill Club (N-bound) Bishop Auckland
- General Hospital (N-bound) Bishop Auckland
- Railway Station bus stop (N-bound) Bishop Auckland
- Newgate Street - Medical Centre (N-bound) Bishop Auckland
- Newgate St Methodist Ch (N-bound) Bishop Auckland
- Bus Station Stand A Bishop Auckland
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 81 bus?
The first 81 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:08 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 81 bus?
The last 81 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:35. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 81 bus cost?
The 81 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 81 bus?
The 81 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.