8A Spennymoor to Ferryhill via Tudhoe, Thinford
Operated by Arriva North East. First bus 08:50, last bus 17:43. 16 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 8A? 25 other bus routes are numbered 8A elsewhere in the UK — see every 8A bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:50 | 09:55 | 10:55 | 11:55 | 12:55 | 13:55 | 16:20 | 17:20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Street (C) | 08:50 | 09:55 | 10:55 | 11:55 | 12:55 | 13:55 | 16:20 | 17:20 |
| Green (NE-bound) | 08:55 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 16:25 | 17:25 |
| St Davids Close (S-bound) | 08:57 | 10:02 | 11:02 | 12:02 | 13:02 | 14:02 | 16:27 | 17:27 |
| Town Centre (E-bound) | 09:11 | 10:16 | 11:16 | 12:16 | 13:16 | 14:16 | 16:41 | 17:41 |
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.
Tickets on the 8A
Arriva North East publishes singles on this route for adults and young people.
Adult Single · U22 Single
…and 1 more ticket on this route.
Ticket types come from Arriva North East's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 1 October 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Arriva North East.
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 Arriva North East before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing 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 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Tuesday (10 journeys each way, against 8), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Arriva North East before you travel.
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Wednesday (10 journeys each way, against 8), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Arriva North East before you travel.
Route map
All stops on route 8A
8A towards Ferryhill
All 23 stops
- High Street (C) Spennymoor
- Cheapside Stand C (NE-bound) Spennymoor
- Burn Terrace (NE-bound) Spennymoor
- Durham Road (NE-bound) Spennymoor
- St Charles Road End (N-bound) Tudhoe
- St Charles Road - Cricket Ground (NW-bound) Tudhoe
- Green (NE-bound) Tudhoe
- Black Horse (NE-bound) Tudhoe
- St Davids Close (S-bound) Tudhoe
- York Hill Crescent (S-bound) Tudhoe
- Tweed Road (E-bound) Tudhoe
- York Hill Road (W-bound) Tudhoe
- York Hill Estate (W-bound) Tudhoe
- Five Lane Ends - Cemetery (SE-bound) Tudhoe
- North Road School (SE-bound) Spennymoor
- Dobbies Corner - Mt Pleasant Vw (SE-bound) Spennymoor
- Tudhoe Moor Nursery (SE-bound) Spennymoor
- Green Lane - Council Offices (NE-bound) Spennymoor
- Green Lane Farm (NE-bound) Spennymoor
- Centre (SE-bound) Durham Gate
- Livin Housing (S-bound) Thinford
- Red Hall Farm (SE-bound) Thinford
- Town Centre (E-bound) Ferryhill
8A towards Spennymoor
All 23 stops
- Town Centre (E-bound) Ferryhill
- Durham Road (NW-bound) Ferryhill
- Red Hall Farm (NW-bound) Thinford
- Centre (NW-bound) Durham Gate
- Green Lane Farm (SW-bound) Spennymoor
- Green Lane - Council Offices (SW-bound) Spennymoor
- Tudhoe Moor Nursery (NW-bound) Spennymoor
- Dobbies Corner - Mt Pleasant Vw (NW-bound) Spennymoor
- North Road School (NW-bound) Spennymoor
- Five Lane Ends - Cemetery (NW-bound) Tudhoe
- St Charles Road End (N-bound) Tudhoe
- St Charles Road - Cricket Ground (NW-bound) Tudhoe
- Green (NE-bound) Tudhoe
- Black Horse (NE-bound) Tudhoe
- St Davids Close (S-bound) Tudhoe
- York Hill Crescent (S-bound) Tudhoe
- Tweed Road (E-bound) Tudhoe
- York Hill Road (W-bound) Tudhoe
- York Hill Estate (W-bound) Tudhoe
- Durham Road (SW-bound) Spennymoor
- Burn Terrace (SW-bound) Spennymoor
- Cheapside Stand F (SW-bound) Spennymoor
- High Street (E-bound) Spennymoor
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 8A bus?
The first 8A departure on weekdays leaves at 08:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 8A bus?
The last 8A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:43. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 8A bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Arriva North East day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 8A bus?
The 8A is operated by Arriva North East.
Timetable data from Arriva North East via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North East England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.