The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Darlington
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
5 h 55 m
Average duration
6 h 57 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
349 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Darlington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Darlington will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £33.
Of the 3 buses that leave London 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 349 km distance in an average of 6 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 30 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.
NX540 · NX177
NX598
NX591
NX598
NX591
NX540 · NX177Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for London to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a flight costs an average of £48.
Distance: 349 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£36 Average Price Cheapest | £78 Average Price | £196 Average Price |
7h 7m Average total duration 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Darlington bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Darlington coaches for tomorrow, Monday 23 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX591 | Delayed 21:20 08:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h25 | 14:55 Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 · NX177 | Delayed 12:20 11:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 8h30 | 19:30 Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) | 1 change | |
NX598 | 22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h55 | 03:55 Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Megabus, but also compare tickets for the likes of National Express to find the best option for your trip from London to Darlington.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Darlington
Buses from London to Darlington run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:25. The fastest coach covers the 349 km distance in 4h 50m.
Distance 349 km |
Average bus duration 6h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 50m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:25 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express from London to DarlingtonYou can travel by bus between London to Darlington with Megabus, National Express for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from London to Darlington
National Express offers four daily buses from London to Darlington. Direct buses depart in the early morning, early afternoon and late afternoon, with an overnight service leaving London around 11:00 p.m. Most buses take six hours and 30 minutes to make the journey to the north-east of England from London, but the overnight service takes just five hours and 40 minutes. Buses from London to Darlington depart from Victoria Coach Station, on the south side of central London, arriving at Darlington Coach Station, located a short walk south of the town centre.
FAQs: London to Darlington coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Darlington
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
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