Durham Cathedral Bus

The buses are suitable for wheelchair users and families with children's buggies.

Fares

• Tickets cost £1 (50p for children 13 years and under) and are valid all day.
• Journeys to or from the university will cost £1 (£1.50 return).
• Bus passes are valid for free travel after 9.30am Monday to Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday.
• Durham Park and Ride or Explorer North East ticket holders can travel for free.

When the Cathedral Bus runs

Durham train station to Cathedral (40) - Monday to Saturday

Calling at North Road, Leazes Road underpass and Durham marketplace.

Radisson Hotel, Framwelgate Waterside to Cathedral (40A) - Monday to Saturday

Calling at Leazes Road and Durham marketplace.

Durham train station via Radisson Hotel, Framwelgate Waterside to Cathedral (40C) - Sunday (Summer season only until 3 November 2024)

Calling at North Road, Radisson hotel waterside, Leazes Road underpass and Durham marketplace.

Notes

• 40C operates a summer seasonal service on a Sunday and public holidays.
• 40/40A services do not operate on Sundays, public holidays or on the Saturday of the Durham Miners' Gala in July. 
• A Saturday timetable applies on weekdays between Christmas and New Year.
• A special timetable may apply on weekends when there is a festival or other major event taking place.

To view timetable information including a downloadable PDF, please visit Cathedral Bus timetable.