With a variety of handy tools and great services available, it’s never been easier to travel around by public transport. New technology means you don’t have to wait around at bus stops, many buses and trains now have WiFi on board, cashless ticket options and more!
There are a number of bus services available from the new homes at Eden Gardens to and from locations including Middlesbrough, Darlington, Sunderland and Peterlee. The closest stops can be found on Stockton Road, around a 2-minute walk from the development.
If your journey is over a slightly longer distance, travel by rail can be a great option! Newton Aycliffe station is the closest train station to your new home, located approximately 14.5km southwest of Eden Gardens, taking around 40 minutes to reach by bike.
From Newton Aycliffe station there are hourly services, Monday to Sunday, between Saltburn and Bishop Auckland via Darlington.
Key Local Bus Services
Eden Gardens is well served by a number of local bus services. Your nearest bus stops are located just a short walk away on the Stockton Road, with further stops on High Street and West End. These stops are served by a number of services, some of which are detailed below.
The 113 service operates every 60 minutes between Ferryhill and Sedgefield, Monday to Saturday daytime. For further information and to download a timetable click here.
The X12 Max service links Newcastle and Middlesbrough via Durham and Sedgefield, every 30 minutes Monday to Saturday and every 60 minutes on Sundays. For further information and to download a timetable click here.
The X22 service links Peterlee and Middlesbrough via Sedgefield, every 60 minutes Monday to Saturday and Sunday daytime. For further information and to download a timetable click here.
Planning your Journey
There are now a number of great options available for those looking to plan a journey by public transport. There’s no need to spend loads of time flicking through timetables to figure out which services work best for you – online journey planners can do that for you!
Our guide to planning a journey by public transport has everything you need to know, including links to some of the great online tools.
Paying for your Journey
Catching the bus or train no longer has to mean fumbling around for change before hopping on to pay the driver or conductor in a rush! There are so many different ways to pay for your journey now that you may feel a little spoilt for choice!
It’s also important to check that you aren’t paying too much. Whilst paying for single or return tickets is OK for occasional or one off journeys, those who travel more frequently by bus and/or rail can save some significant cash by choosing monthly or annual passes.
Check out our guide to ticket options in the local area for more information!
Real Time Information & Apps
Gone are the days of standing around waiting for your bus or train with little idea when it will turn up. Real time information makes it easy to find out exactly where your ride is at, helping you plan when to leave the house, office or coffee shop.
Bus operator apps have proved to offer a real step change when it comes to real time bus information. They display the exact location of your bus on a handy map, in a very similar style to the Uber app which many are now familiar with. If you are undertaking a journey by bus we’d advise that trying out an app is a must, and to help you out we’ve pulled together a handy guide to getting most from bus operator apps.
Support & Updates
Confused by timetables or just not sure which bus is best to catch? Did you know we can plan your journey for you?
Just let us know where you’re travelling to and we will provide you with an interactive journey plan that clearly sets out your options, with easy to follow, step by step instructions and a handy map.
Get in touch now to get support with your journey.
Arriva has a web page devoted to giving service updates and information on any planned disruptions, view it here: