The average bus between Durham and Stockton-on-Tees takes 2h 56m and the fastest bus takes 1h 57m. There is a bus service every few hours from Durham to Stockton-on-Tees. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Durham and Stockton-on-Tees. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Stockton-on-Tees at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Hartlepool Interchange and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Durham to Stockton-on-Tees? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Stockton-on-Tees. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Stockton-on-Tees station via Hartlepool Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Durham to Stockton-on-Tees bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand A station.
Durham to Stockton-on-Tees bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Hartlepool Interchange station.
The distance between Durham and Stockton-on-Tees is 28.4 km. The road distance is 61 km.
Stagecoach North East operates a bus from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand A to Hartlepool Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 1h 21m.