88 Bishop Auckland to Hamsterley via Witton le Wear, Toft Hill
Operated by Weardale Motor Services. First bus 08:03, last bus 15:30. 4 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 88? 29 other bus routes are numbered 88 elsewhere in the UK — see every 88 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 15:30 | 15:30 |
|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse Lane Schools (NW-bound) | 15:30 | 15:30 |
| Dene Hall Drive (NE-bound) | 15:32 | 15:32 |
| Bus Station Stand G | · | 15:37 |
| Saddler Street Stand A (W - bound) | 15:37 | · |
| School Street (W-bound) | 15:49 | 15:49 |
| Low Stonechester Lane End (W-bound) | 15:53 | 15:53 |
| Cross Keys (W-bound) | 15:57 | 15:57 |
| Coronation Farm (NE-bound) | 15:59 | 15:59 |
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 Weardale Motor Services before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas 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.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Hamsterley: 1 journey, first 15:30 towards Bishop Auckland: 1 journey, first 08:03
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Hamsterley: 1 journey, first 15:30 towards Bishop Auckland: 1 journey, first 08:03
Route map
All stops on route 88
88 towards Hamsterley
All 27 stops
- Woodhouse Lane Schools (NW-bound) Bishop Auckland
- College (NW-bound) Bishop Auckland
- Rush Park (NW-bound) Bishop Auckland
- Dene Hall Drive (NE-bound) Bishop Auckland
- Lindsay Street (N-bound) Bishop Auckland
- Bus Station Stand G Bishop Auckland
- Saddler Street Stand A (W - bound) Bishop Auckland
- Toronto Lodge Hotel (NW-bound) Toronto Lodge
- Nos 35-38 Addison Rd (W-bound) Toronto
- Wadsworth Farm (NW-bound) High Grange
- Low Side Farm (NW-bound) High Grange
- Lane End (W-bound) Wear Valley Junction
- Nature Reserve (W-bound) Witton le Wear
- Wear Terrace (SW-bound) Witton le Wear
- Post Office (W-bound) Witton le Wear
- School Street (W-bound) Witton le Wear
- High Street - Dun Cow (W-bound) Witton le Wear
- Bus stop (NW-bound) Toft Hill
- Diddridge lane End (W-bound) Hamsterley
- Low Stonechester Lane End (W-bound) Hamsterley
- Caravan Park (NW-bound) Hamsterley
- Hollin Hill (N-bound) Hamsterley
- Post Box (W-bound) Hamsterley
- Cross Keys (W-bound) Hamsterley
- Working Mens Club (W-bound) Hamsterley
- Prospect House (W-bound) Hamsterley
- Coronation Farm (NE-bound) Hamsterley
88 towards Bishop Auckland
All 30 stops
- Coronation Farm (NE-bound) Hamsterley
- Prospect House (E-bound) Hamsterley
- Working Mens Club (E-bound) Hamsterley
- Cross Keys (E-bound) Hamsterley
- Post Box (E-bound) Hamsterley
- Hollin Hill (S-bound) Hamsterley
- Caravan Park (SE-bound) Hamsterley
- Low Stonechester Lane End (E-bound) Hamsterley
- Diddridge Lane End (E-bound) Hamsterley
- Bus stop (SE-bound) Toft Hill
- High Street - Dun Cow (E-bound) Witton le Wear
- School Street (E-bound) Witton le Wear
- Post Office (NE-bound) Witton le Wear
- Wear Terrace (NE-bound) Witton le Wear
- Nature Reserve (E-bound) Witton le Wear
- Lane End (E-bound) Wear Valley Junction
- Low Side Farm (SE-bound) High Grange
- Wadsworth Farm (SE-bound) High Grange
- Nos 35-38 Addison Rd (E-bound) Toronto
- Toronto Lodge Hotel (SE-bound) Toronto Lodge
- Saddler Street Stand A (W - bound) Bishop Auckland
- Bus Station Stand G Bishop Auckland
- Newgate Street Stand D (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
- St Marys RC Church (W-bound) Bishop Auckland
- Woodhouse Lane Schools (NW-bound) Bishop Auckland
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 88 bus?
The first 88 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:03 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 88 bus?
The last 88 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 88 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Weardale Motor Services day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 88 bus?
The 88 is operated by Weardale Motor Services.
Timetable data from Weardale Motor Services via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North East England feed). Weardale Motor Services last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 11 May 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.