The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leeds to Darlington
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leeds to Darlington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Darlington will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
Of the 1 buses that leave Leeds for Darlington every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 81 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 25 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 Leeds to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. 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 coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 81 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£20 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price |
1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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
Leeds to Darlington bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Darlington coaches for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:35 Leeds | 1h25 | 14:00 Darlington | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leeds to Darlington
Buses from Leeds to Darlington run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £7 by train.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 81 km distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 81 km |
Average bus duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Leeds to DarlingtonYou can travel by bus between Leeds to Darlington with National Express, Megabus for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Megabus
FAQs: Leeds to Darlington coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds to Darlington 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 Darlington, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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