7
Darlington – Durham
via Aycliffe Industrial Estate, Chilton
Arriva Durham First 05:11 Last 23:30Every day
Route 7 runs between Darlington and Durham via Aycliffe Industrial Estate, Chilton. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.
Quick departures
Live departures from key stops on this route
| Stop | Towards Tubwell Row | Towards Bus Station stand L |
|---|---|---|
| Crossgate Peth - Bottom | 718:3219:0219:32and more | 718:1718:3218:47and more |
| West Chilton Tce East End | 718:3218:5819:28and more | 718:2018:4218:56and more |
| Groat Avenue | 718:3318:5219:16and more | 718:2218:3819:38and more |
| Tubwell Row | 718:1718:3618:56and more | 719:1520:1521:15and more |
Route stops
All stops on the route towards Bus Station stand L
StopApprox. time
- 1Tubwell Row · Darlington05:11
- 2North Lodge Park · North Lodge05:13
- 3Odeon Cinema · North Lodge05:14
- 4Hopetown · North Road (Darlington)05:15
- 5Morrisons · North Road (Darlington)05:16
- 6Westmoreland Street · North Road (Darlington)05:16
- 7Brougham Street · North Road (Darlington)05:17
- 8St Thomas Aquinas Church · North Road (Darlington)05:17
Frequently asked questions about the 7
- What time is the first and last 7 bus?
- The first 7 of the day departs at 05:11 and the last one departs at 23:30. These are the scheduled departure times of the first and last journeys, which may start from either end of the route — check the timetable above for times at your own stop.
- Does the 7 bus run at weekends?
- Yes. The 7 runs seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. Sunday and bank holiday timetables are usually less frequent than weekdays, so check the times above before travelling.
- How long does the 7 bus take?
- A full end-to-end journey on the 7 takes about 61 minutes between Darlington and Durham, running via Aycliffe Industrial Estate and Chilton. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
- Who operates the 7 bus?
- The 7 is operated by Arriva Durham. For tickets, fares, lost property or complaints about a journey you need to contact them directly — we're an independent service and can't help with those.
Timetable data from the Bus Open Data Service (BODS), Department for Transport. Live positions from operator vehicle feeds. Times are subject to change.