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Leeds Art Gallery
Leeds’s principal art gallery shows British art, sculpture and changing exhibitions in an elegant central building.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darton to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, while a coach costs an average of £12.
Distance: 23 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£12 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest | £6 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Darton to Leeds:
A train is £5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Darton to Leeds costing on average £12.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Train takes on average 41m.
Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £6 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-5.90. The journey takes 41m versus 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Darton to Leeds coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:37 Barnsley Road/church Street | 1h49 | 9:26 Leeds | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:56 Barnsley Road/church Street | 1h45 | 9:41 Leeds | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:18 Barnsley Road/church Street | 1h53 | 10:11 Leeds | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:31 Barnsley Road/church Street | 2h40 | 11:11 Leeds | 2 changes | |
![]() | 9:04 Barnsley Road/church Street | 1h37 | 10:41 Leeds | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:04 Barnsley Road/church Street | 1h37 | 11:41 Leeds | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:32 Barnsley Road/church Street | 1h39 | 12:11 Leeds | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:04 Barnsley Road/church Street | 1h37 | 12:41 Leeds | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:32 Barnsley Road/church Street | 1h39 | 13:11 Leeds | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:04 Barnsley Road/church Street | 1h37 | 13:41 Leeds | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:32 Barnsley Road/church Street | 1h39 | 14:11 Leeds | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:36 Barnsley Road/church Street | 2h42 | 15:18 Leeds | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:04 Barnsley Road/church Street | 1h37 | 14:41 Leeds | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:04 Barnsley Road/church Street | 1h44 | 15:48 Leeds | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:22 Barnsley Road/church Street | 2h26 | 16:48 Leeds | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:32 Barnsley Road/church Street | 1h46 | 16:18 Leeds | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:55 Barnsley Road/church Street | 2h38 | 17:33 Leeds | 2 changes | |
![]() | 15:26 Barnsley Road/church Street | 2h37 | 18:03 Leeds | 2 changes | |
![]() | 15:32 Barnsley Road/church Street | 1h46 | 17:18 Leeds | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:58 Barnsley Road/church Street | 2h35 | 18:33 Leeds | 2 changes | |
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Buses from Darton to Leeds run on average 3 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £7 by train.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 11:31. The fastest coach covers the 23 km distance in 1h 36m.
Distance 23 km |
Average bus duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 36m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 11:31 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Darton to Leeds 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 Leeds, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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