Cheap bus tickets from Manchester to Darlington
Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Darlington will cost around £ 16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 14.
Bus Timetable Manchester to Darlington
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Bus times from Manchester to Darlington
Fastest Journey
2 h 30 m
Average
3 h
Buses per day
8
Distance
124 km
Of the 8 buses that leave Manchester for Darlington every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 124 km distance in an average of 3 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 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.
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Overview: Coach from Manchester to Darlington
 | Distance | 77 miles (124 km) |
 | Average coach duration | 2 h 40 min |
 | Average coach ticket price | £13 (€15) |
 | Direct coach | Yes |
 | Coach companies | National Express |
Coaches from Manchester to Darlington cover the 77 miles (124 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 40 min with our travel partners like National Express. There are direct coach services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £13, you can find the cheapest coach ticket for as low as £11. Travellers depart most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Darlington, Darlington.
Coach companies: National Express coaches between Manchester and Darlington
Travel from Manchester to Darlington from £11 with Omio’s coach partners National Express! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach from Manchester to Darlington, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
National Express has updated its ticket policies due to the coronavirus. Keep these in mind when booking your National Express tickets to Darlington from Manchester and when travelling by coach:
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
- Pre-reservation / seat allocation
- Verification of ticket with valid ID
- Exceptions to waive change or cancellation fees policy
- For journeys between July 1st and October 31, 2020, the following change and refund policies apply:
- Restricted ticket: One change is allowed free of charge
- Standard ticket: Full refund or one change is allowed free of charge
- Fully flexible ticket: Unlimited changes to time or date are allowed
- All change and refund requests must be made at least 24 hours before the original outbound journey. Partial refunds are not allowed.
Travel Tips: Coach to Darlington from Manchester
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Omio customers travelling this route depart most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Darlington, Darlington.
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Passengers board the coach most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly, which is located around 0.4 miles (587 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Darlington, Darlington, located 0.1 miles (218 m) away from the city centre.
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