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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Darlington to York

Showing times and prices for 19 Apr

Cheapest price

£19

Average price

£24

Fastest journey

1 h 20 m

Average duration

2 h 29 m

Buses per day

Distance

70 km

Cheap tickets

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 £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.

Fast coaches

Of the 2 buses that leave Darlington for York 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 70 km distance in an average of 2 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .

The slowest buses will take 3 h 38 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.

04:151h20

Darlington

05:35York

£191One-way

0 changes

14:253h38

Darlington

18:03York

£281One-way

0 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 £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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Coach	Most popular Train
£24 Average Price	£12 Average Price Cheapest
3h 47m average duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 5m average duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions	0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Direct Options	Direct Options

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Darlington to York

United Kingdom

Buses from Darlington to York run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £3 by train.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from £3

Distance

69 km

Average bus duration

3h 17m

Cheapest ticket price

£14

Buses per day

Bus providers

Fastest bus

1h 6m

First bus

00:05

Last bus

17:45

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from £3

Coach companies: CrossCountry, TransPennine Express and East Coast Darlington to York

Buy your official CrossCountry, TransPennine Express and East Coast coach tickets between Darlington and York from £7 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next coach from Darlington to York you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

CrossCountry from Darlington to York coach information:

Average Duration: 26 min
Cheapest Price: £9
CrossCountry frequency: 13 a day

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

TransPennine Express from Darlington to York coach information:

Average Duration: 29 min
Cheapest Price: £7

LNER is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local services. Its most popular routes include London to Edinburgh, London to Leeds, and London to York. LNER offers a variety of train types, including the Azuma, InterCity 225, and HST. The Azuma is a modern, high-speed train that offers comfortable seating and onboard Wi-Fi. The InterCity 225 is a classic train that offers a more traditional experience. The HST is a high-speed train that offers a smooth ride and plenty of legroom. LNER offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak. Advance tickets are the cheapest option and must be booked in advance. Anytime tickets are more expensive but can be used at any time. Off-Peak tickets are the most affordable option for travelling during off-peak times. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. LNER also offers a range of discounts and special offers, making it an affordable and convenient way to travel.

East Coast from Darlington to York coach information:

Average Duration: 28 min
Cheapest Price: £14
East Coast frequency: 11 a day

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Darlington - York coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

National Express from Darlington to York coach information:

Average Duration: 3 h 8 min
Cheapest Price: £27

FAQs: Darlington to York coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Darlington to York with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Darlington to York.

Cheap coach tickets from Darlington to York can start from as little as £14 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Darlington to York is £24; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by coach from Darlington to York is 1 h 6 min to travel the 43 mile long journey, with around there are 2 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Darlington to York leaves at 00: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Darlington to York leaves at 17: 45.

There are 2 coaches a day from Darlington to York which require at least one change with Bus or National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

For the best Darlington to York coach to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Bus or National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services between Darlington and York to compare what amenities they may offer.

A day trip to York from Darlington is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 6 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a coach from Darlington to York is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Darlington to York including taking a train or coach.

No, the coach from Darlington to York has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Darlington to York.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Darlington to York.

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