The cheapest and fastest coaches from Darlington to York
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
70 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Darlington to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darlington to York will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
Of the 13 buses that leave Darlington for York every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 70 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 20 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.
GR0090008:451h20Darlington station (DAR)10:05York station (YRK)£201One-way0 changes
XC0615008:001h20Darlington station (DAR)9:20York station (YRK)£201One-way0 changes
GR0104008:151h20Darlington station (DAR)9:35York station (YRK)£201One-way0 changes
XC0614009:001h20Darlington station (DAR)10:20York station (YRK)£201One-way0 changes
XC06100013:001h20Darlington station (DAR)14:20York station (YRK)£201One-way0 changes
GR0090008:451h20Darlington station (DAR)10:05York station (YRK)£201One-way0 changes
XC0615008:001h20Darlington station (DAR)9:20York station (YRK)£201One-way0 changes
GR0104008:151h20Darlington station (DAR)9:35York station (YRK)£201One-way0 changes
XC0614009:001h20Darlington station (DAR)10:20York station (YRK)£201One-way0 changes
XC06100013:001h20Darlington station (DAR)14:20York station (YRK)£201One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Darlington to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a coach costs an average of £18.
Distance: 70 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£23 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Darlington to York bus times
The table below shows live departures for Darlington to York coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 23 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
XC061500 | 8:00 Darlington station (DAR) | 1h20 | 9:20 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
GR010400 | 8:15 Darlington station (DAR) | 1h20 | 9:35 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
TP182000 | 8:30 Darlington station (DAR) | 1h20 | 9:50 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
GR009000 | 8:45 Darlington station (DAR) | 1h20 | 10:05 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
XC061400 | 9:00 Darlington station (DAR) | 1h20 | 10:20 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
GR010300 | 9:15 Darlington station (DAR) | 1h20 | 10:35 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
XC061100 | 12:00 Darlington station (DAR) | 1h20 | 13:20 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
GR010000 | 12:15 Darlington station (DAR) | 1h20 | 13:35 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
TP181200 | 12:30 Darlington station (DAR) | 1h20 | 13:50 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
GR008600 | 12:45 Darlington station (DAR) | 1h20 | 14:05 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
XC061000 | 13:00 Darlington station (DAR) | 1h20 | 14:20 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
GR009900 | 13:15 Darlington station (DAR) | 1h20 | 14:35 York station (YRK) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX591 · YC843 | On time 14:25 Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) | 3h38 | 18:03 York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Darlington to York
Buses from Darlington to York run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £6 by train.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 70 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 70 km |
Average bus duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 0:20 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 2 days |
FAQs: Darlington to York coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Darlington to York 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 York, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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