The OK Way 18 is a local bus route linking Bishop Auckland town centre, the General Hospital, Asda and Morrisons with Coundon and Woodhouse Close, running every 30 minutes, Monday to Saturday daytimes.
OK Motor Services - Celebrating 100 years 1912 - 2012
2012 would have been the Centenary year for OK Motor Services and it was on Saturday 6 April 1912 that company founder Wade Emmerson ran his first bus from Evenwood to Bishop Auckland.
Go North East is delighted to introduce new route 18, that will be run by easy access buses carrying the famous OK Motor Services livery and The OK Way name, with a team of locally based drivers to give real customer service.
On Monday 23 January 2012, we're introducing another new route, the OK1, between Crook, Bishop Auckland, West Auckland and Darlington that will be called The OK Expressway.
MoneySaver fares
Fares on these new services are simple and good value. Cheap Day Returns are available on most fares and our range of Buzzfare and Get Around tickets will save customers money. The key smartcard is also available giving customers more ticket options and savings.
Fares for the OK Way 18 are
- £1 short-hop fares
- £1.20 from Bishop Auckland to Woodhouse Close
- £1.60 for any journey from Coundon
£12 Wear Valley Weekly Saver
Our £12 Wear Valley Weekly Saver is valid on our OK1 between Bishop Auckland Bus Station and West Auckland Eden Garage in addition to the whole of OK Way service 18 and between Bishop Auckland & Durham on Pronto services X20 & X21.
Under 18’s travel from just 80p a journey
If you’re under 18 you can travel for as little as 80p per single journey with a Get Around key smartcard. The key is free and its delivered direct to your door. Get yours now.
Students of any age can save up to 50% on their travel with Get Around. View the Get Around page for more information.
OK1 to Darlington
For customers travelling to Darlington the cheapest ticket option is our Buzzfare ticket and with Darlington in the Turquoise Zone Bishop Auckland to Darlington is covered by a 1 zone Buzzfare giving unlimited travel for just £4.20 a day or £16.30 a week (£14.67 if bought online at simplygo.com).
For more information on the MoneySaving tickets available from Go North East pick up a MoneySaver guide or view the MoneySaver guide online.
