The cheapest and fastest coaches from Liverpool to Darlington
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
5 h 40 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
155 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Liverpool to Darlington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Darlington will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £31.
Of the 1 buses that leave Liverpool 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 155 km distance in an average of 5 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 40 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 Liverpool to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 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. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 155 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£26 Average Price Cheapest | £47 Average Price |
4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg 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
Liverpool to Darlington bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:20 Liverpool | 5h40 | 14:00 Darlington | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Liverpool to Darlington
Distance 155 km |
Average bus duration 4h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 3h 48m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: National Express from Liverpool to DarlingtonYou can travel by bus between Liverpool to Darlington with National Express for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and Darlington
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café in the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 18, 79, 82 Train: Merseyrail
- Bus: 699, 86C, 86A Train: Liverpool Lime Street
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Costa Coffee (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 82, 86A Train: Merseyrail
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