We currently provide four bus routes, bringing pupils from the following areas:
Transport
Transport & Travel Guide
Hexham – Corbridge Route
| Morning Pick up Time | Collection/drop off point | Afternoon Drop off time |
| 0650 | Waitrose/Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham | 1825 |
| 0700 | Corbridge Station, NE45 5AY | 1830 |
| 0710 | Townhead, Slaley, NE47 0AT | 1820 |
| 0725 | Priestman Avenue, Consett, DH8 8AT | 1805 |
| 0730 | Morrisons car park, Consett | 1800 |
| 0740 | Lanchester Bowling Club, DH7 0LG | — |
| — | Pet Shop, King’s Head, Lanchester | 1745 |
Sunderland/Cleadon Route
| Morning Pick up Time | Collection/drop off point | Afternoon Drop off time |
| 0700 | Front Street, Cleadon Village, SR6 7PF | 1830 |
| 0705 | Newcastle Road (Miller & Carter bus stop), Sunderland, SR5 1HW | — |
| 0710 | Monkwearmouth Hospital, Sunderland, SR5 1NA | 1815 |
| 0715 | St Timothy’s Church, Queen Alexandra Road, SR2 9BU | — |
| 0730 | Hawksley Grange, Stockton Road, SR2 0LH | 1800 |
| 0735 | The Mill Inn, Durham Rd, Houghton le Spring, DH5 8NH | — |
| 0745 | East Rainton | — |
Washington Route
| Morning Pick up Time | Collection/drop off point | Afternoon Drop off time |
| 0715 | Bramhall Drive, Washington, NE38 9DB | 1825 |
| 0720 | Biddick Woods Estate, Houghton le Spring, DH4 7TU | 1820 |
| 0730 | Board Inn, Durham Road, Sunderland, SR3 3NS | 1815 |
| 0740 | Tunstall Lodge, Doxford Park | — |
| 0750 | Neasham Place | — |
| — | The Mill Inn, Durham Road, Houghton le Spring, DH5 8NH | 1745 |
| 0755 | Pemberton Bank, High Street, Easington Lane, DH5 0JH | — |
Wynyard Route
| Morning Pick up Time | Collection/drop off point | Afternoon Drop off time |
| 0700 | Retail Park, Easington Way, Peterlee, SR8 5AR | 1835 |
| 0710 | Just past Elwick Stud Farm (A19) | 1820 |
| 0720 | Wolviston Services, Wynyard, TS22 5PZ | — |
| 0730 | Wynyard Shops, The Wynd, TS22 5QQ | 1800 |
| — | High Stotfold Farm, Wynyard, TS22 5QQ | 1810 |
| 0755 | The Avenue pub, High Shincliffe, DH1 2PT | 1740 |
This information is based on the routes currently offered. We try to accommodate requests for new locations and routes each year.
Prices for the current year (2025/2026) range from £2.50 to £10 for single journeys and from £4 to £18 for return journeys, based on termly sign-up. We offer flexibility, including the choice of single or return journeys, different pick-up and drop-off locations, and a choice of days.
All routes will drop pupils at White Gates for the walking bus to the Cathedral Site at 8.15am, before proceeding to Durham School.
All return journeys will leave the Durham School site at 5.30pm, allowing pupils time to take part in an activity or complete their prep. A return walking bus from the Cathedral Site will also be introduced for those wishing to use return transport.
Our own drivers operate the routes and all hold full DBS clearance.
For more information please email: transport@dcsf.org.uk
