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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Darlington to London
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
6 h 5 m
Average duration
8 h 30 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
349 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Darlington to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darlington to London will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £27.
Of the 5 buses that leave Darlington for London every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 349 km distance in an average of 8 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Darlington to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a flight costs an average of £52.
Distance: 349 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£35 Average Price Cheapest | £74 Average Price | £211 Average Price |
6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Darlington to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Darlington to London coaches for today, Sunday 1 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:50 Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) | 10h25 | 06:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:50 Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) | 9h55 | 05:45 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 1 change | |
| Monday 2 March | |||||
| NX598 | 01:45 Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) | 6h05 | 07:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX177 · NX540 | On time 11:50 Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) | 9h10 | 21:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX591 | 14:25 Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) | 6h55 | 21:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Darlington to London
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Buses from Darlington to London run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:25. The fastest coach covers the 349 km distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 349 km |
Average bus duration 6h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:25 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express from Darlington to LondonYou can travel by bus between Darlington to London with Megabus, National Express for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Darlington to London
Buses leave from Darlington's National Express stop outside the Dolphin Centre bound for London Victoria Coach Station. The fastest bus takes just over 5.5 hours to reach London and nearly all buses are direct. Occasionally, passengers will change in Leeds, in which case buses can take around 8 hours. The first bus of the day leaves Darlington around 1:15 a.m. and, after this, the next service departs for London around 8:30 a.m. The final bus of the day leaves at approximately 5:00 p.m. and a similar timetable runs 7 days of the week with just a few hours in between buses for a fairly frequent service.
FAQs: Darlington to London coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Darlington to London by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Darlington and London
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
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