The cheapest and fastest coaches from Darlington to Newcastle
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
1 h 3 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Darlington to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darlington to Newcastle will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
Of the 4 buses that leave Darlington for Newcastle every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 5 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.








Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Darlington to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, and a coach costs an average of £9.
Distance: 50 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£11 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Darlington to Newcastle bus times
The table below shows live departures for Darlington to Newcastle coaches for today, Sunday 23 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX591 | 15:00 Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) | 0h55 | 15:55 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX177 | 19:15 Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) | 1h05 | 20:20 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 24 November | |||||
![]() | 03:00 Darlington | 1h05 | 04:05 Newcastle | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Darlington to Newcastle
Buses from Darlington to Newcastle run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £3 by train.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:12, the last at 23:35. The fastest coach covers the 50 km distance in 55m.
Distance 50 km |
Average bus duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 00:12 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Darlington to NewcastleYou can travel by bus between Darlington to Newcastle with National Express, Megabus for as low as £3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Darlington to Newcastle coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Darlington to Newcastle 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 Newcastle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre), which is located around 0.4 miles (620 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street, located 0.2 miles (436 m) away from the city centre.
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