Transport
We currently provide four bus routes, bringing pupils from the following areas:
Hexham – Corbridge Route
| Morning Pick up Time | Collection/drop off point | Afternoon Drop off Time |
| 0645 | Waitrose/Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham | 1900 |
| 0700 | Corbridge Station, NE45 5AY | 1845 |
| 0710 | Townhead, Slaley, NE47 0AT | 1835 |
| 0730 | Priestman Avenue, Consett, DH8 8AT | 1815 |
| 0735 | Morrisons car park, Consett | 1805 |
| 0745 | Lanchester Bowling Club, DH7 0LG | — |
| — | Pet Shop, King’s Head, Lanchester | 1745 |
Houghton Route
| 0715 | Retail Park, Essington Way, Peterlee, SR8 5AR | Unsubscribed |
| 0740 | The Mill Inn, Durham Road, Houghton le Spring, DH5 8NH | Unsubscribed |
| 0750 | Pemberton Bank, High Street, Easington Lane, EH5 0JH | Unsubscribed |
Sunderland/Cleadon Route
| 0700 | Front Street, Cleadon Village, SR6 7PF | 1840 |
| 0705 | Newcastle Road (Miller & Carter bus stop), Sunderland, SR5 1HW | 1835 |
| 0710 | Monkwearmouth Hospital, Sunderland, SR5 1NA | 1830 |
| 0720 | St Mary’s Boulevard W, Sunderland, SR5 3AP | 1820 |
| 0730 | St Timothy’s Church, Queen Alexandra Road, SR2 9BU | 1810 |
| 0740 | Hawksley Grange, Stockton Road, SR2 0LH | 1800 |
Washington Route
| 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 | 1830 |
| 0740 | Tunstall Lodge, Doxford Park | — |
| 0745 | Neasham Place | — |
| — | The Mill Inn, Durham Road, Houghton le Spring, DH5 8NH | 1805 |
| — | Pemberton Bank, High Street, Easington Lane, DH5 0JH | 1755 |
Wynyard Route
| — | Retail Park, Easington Way, Peterlee, SR8 5AR | 1845 |
| 0710 | Just past Elwick Stud Farm (A19) | 1835 |
| 0720 | Wolviston Services, Wynyard, TS22 5PZ | 1825 |
| 0730 | Wynyard Shops, The Wynd, TS22 5QQ | 1815 |
| 0745 | Bradbury Service Station | 1800 |
| 0755 | The Avenue pub, High Shincliffe, DH1 2PT | 1740 |
This information is based on routes currently offered. We try to accommodate requests for new locations and routes each year.
Prices for the current year (2024/2025) range from £2.50 to £10 for single journeys and £4 to £18 for return journeys on termly sign ups. We offer flexibility in terms of choosing single or return journeys, different pick up and drop off locations and a choice of days.
All routes will drop off at the White Gates for the walking bus to the Cathedral Site at 8.15am, then proceed 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 Cathedral site will be introduced for those wishing to get return transport.
Our own drivers will operate the routes and all have full DBS checks.
For more information please email: transport@dcsf.org.uk