81A Bishop Auckland circular via South Church, Auckland Park

Operated by Hodgsons. First bus 08:01, last bus 15:10. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.

Next towards Bishop Auckland from Lambton Drive - Bowes Grove (S-bound): 15:10

Next inbound from Margaret Terrace (NE-bound): tomorrow 08:01

Wanted a different 81A? 5 other bus routes are numbered 81A elsewhere in the UK — see every 81A bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Saddler Street Stand A · Monday to Friday · 1 journey
Stop 15:10
Lambton Drive - Bowes Grove (S-bound) 15:10
Main Street (SE-bound) 15:16
Margaret Terrace (NE-bound) 15:20
Gibson Street (E-bound) 15:23
Terrace East (W-bound) 15:24
Terrace - West (NW-bound) 15:25
Pilkington Way (NW-bound) 15:29
Main Street (NW-bound) 15:31
Cabin Gate (N-bound) 15:35
Saddler Street Stand A (W - bound) 15:41

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.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Hodgsons whether this route takes part. Details →

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, 28 December, 29 December, 30 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 81A

81A towards Bishop Auckland

All 29 stops
  1. Lambton Drive - Bowes Grove (S-bound) Bishop Auckland
  2. St Marys RC Church (E-bound) Bishop Auckland
  3. St Andrews Road (E-bound) Bishop Auckland
  4. Main Street (SE-bound) South Church
  5. Rosemount Road (S-bound) South Church
  6. Rosemount Garage (SE-bound) South Church
  7. Margaret Terrace (NE-bound) Eldon Lane
  8. Oxford Street (SE-bound) Eldon Lane
  9. Working Mens Club (N-bound) Eldon Lane
  10. Brook Street (N-bound) Eldon Lane
  11. Randolph Street (SE-bound) Coundon Grange
  12. Gibson Street (E-bound) Close House
  13. Working Mens Club (N-bound) Close House
  14. Black Boy (N-bound) Auckland Park
  15. Terrace East (W-bound) Auckland Park
  16. Terrace - West (NW-bound) Auckland Park
  17. School Lane End (NW-bound) Auckland Park
  18. Garage (NW-bound) Auckland Park
  19. Pilkington Way (NW-bound) Auckland Park
  20. Grange Avenue (SW-bound) Auckland Park
  21. Bone Mill Bank Hail and Ride (SW-bound) South Church
  22. Main Street (NW-bound) South Church
  23. St Andrews Road (W-bound) Bishop Auckland
  24. Cabin Gate (N-bound) Bishop Auckland
  25. Cockton Hill Club (N-bound) Bishop Auckland
  26. General Hospital (N-bound) Bishop Auckland
  27. Railway Station bus stop (N-bound) Bishop Auckland
  28. Rail Station - Stop nr Morrisons (W-bound) Bishop Auckland
  29. Saddler Street Stand A (W - bound) Bishop Auckland

81A inbound

All 23 stops
  1. Margaret Terrace (NE-bound) Eldon Lane
  2. Oxford Street (SE-bound) Eldon Lane
  3. Working Mens Club (N-bound) Eldon Lane
  4. Brook Street (N-bound) Eldon Lane
  5. Randolph Street (SE-bound) Coundon Grange
  6. Gibson Street (E-bound) Close House
  7. Working Mens Club (N-bound) Close House
  8. Black Boy (N-bound) Auckland Park
  9. Terrace East (W-bound) Auckland Park
  10. Terrace - West (NW-bound) Auckland Park
  11. School Lane End (NW-bound) Auckland Park
  12. Garage (NW-bound) Auckland Park
  13. Pilkington Way (NW-bound) Auckland Park
  14. Grange Avenue (SW-bound) Auckland Park
  15. Bone Mill Bank Hail and Ride (SW-bound) South Church
  16. Main Street (NW-bound) South Church
  17. St Andrews Road (W-bound) Bishop Auckland
  18. St Marys RC Church (W-bound) Bishop Auckland
  19. Lambton Drive - Bowes Grove (N-bound) Bishop Auckland
  20. Escomb Rd - Health Centre (E-bound) Bishop Auckland
  21. Railway Station bus stop (N-bound) Bishop Auckland
  22. Rail Station - Stop nr Morrisons (W-bound) Bishop Auckland
  23. Saddler Street Stand A (W - bound) Bishop Auckland

Towns & areas on this route

Bishop AucklandAuckland ParkSouth ChurchEldon LaneClose HouseCoundon Grange

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 81A bus?

The first 81A departure on weekdays leaves at 08:01 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 81A bus?

The last 81A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 81A bus cost?

Most single fares in England are capped at £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 81A bus?

The 81A 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 1 October 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.