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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Edinburgh to Darlington

Showing times and prices for 20 Mar

Cheapest price

£28

Average price

£28

Fastest journey

3 h 45 m

Average duration

3 h 48 m

Buses per day

Distance

190 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Edinburgh to Darlington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Edinburgh to Darlington will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £28.

Fast coaches

Of the 2 buses that leave Edinburgh for Darlington 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 190 km distance in an average of 3 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .

The slowest buses will take 3 h 50 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.

10:353h50

Edinburgh

14:25Darlington

£281One-way

0 changes

21:453h45

Edinburgh

01:30Darlington

£281One-way

0 changes

Edinburgh to Darlington bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday 20 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
National ExpressNational Express	10:35 Edinburgh	3h50	14:25 Darlington	0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express	21:45 Edinburgh	3h45	01:30 Darlington	0 changesDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Darlington

Buses from Edinburgh to Darlington run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.

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

Distance

189 km

Average bus duration

3h 47m

Cheapest ticket price

£14

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

3h 40m

First bus

10:35

Last bus

21:45

Price information

Coach companies: National Express Edinburgh to Darlington

Buy your official National Express coach tickets from Edinburgh to Darlington from £18 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.

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 Edinburgh - Darlington 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.

Edinburgh to Darlington coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 4 h
Cheapest Price: £18

FAQs: Edinburgh to Darlington coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Edinburgh to Darlington 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 Edinburgh to Darlington.

Cheap coach tickets from Edinburgh to Darlington can start from as little as £14 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Edinburgh to Darlington is £27; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Edinburgh to Darlington coach time is 3 h 39 min covering the 117 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Edinburgh to Darlington leaves at 02: 50. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Edinburgh to Darlington leaves at 22: 08.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Edinburgh to Darlington without having to change trains with National Express. There is 1 direct coach from Edinburgh to Darlington each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

When taking a coach from Edinburgh to Darlington, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Darlington. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service to Darlington from Edinburgh and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Edinburgh, Bus Station, which is located around 0.4 miles (687 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre), located 0.4 miles (620 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Darlington from Edinburgh is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 39 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Edinburgh to Darlington by coach is March.

You have options as you can travel to Darlington from Edinburgh 2 different ways: train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Darlington

Edinburgh

Darlington

The major coach station for departures in Edinburgh is Edinburgh, Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh, Bus Station for your trip from Edinburgh to Darlington.

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