Due to a fault our incoming phone lines are out of service. 
If you need to get in touch with us, or to buy a ticket, please use the contact forms on our website and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused, BT, our service provider are currently working to rectify the problem.



   Welcome to 
   Bishop Trains



About us


Established in 2012, Bishop Trains operates the National Rail ticket office at Bishop Auckland Railway Station.


We offer a counter service for personal callers and a telephone booking service for the full range of National Rail tickets.


We pride ourselves on finding the best value fares for your rail journey, and our team regularly beat the prices offered by online ticket sellers.

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Counter
Service

We are open 6 days a week for a personal counter service

Open 
Monday - Friday
06:50-12:25 / 13:00-16:25
Saturday
08:50-13:25

Book by
Phone

Book by phone on 
01388-661394

Lines open 
Monday-Friday 09:00-16:00
Saturday 09:00-12:00

Online 
Enquiry

Submit an online enquiry form and we will be in touch 

Ticket on
Departure

We can arrange for tickets to be available at ticket vending machines nationwide