Manchester to Darlington bus with National Express

Tue, 18 Feb
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Cheap coach tickets from Manchester to Darlington

Showing times and prices for 18 Feb

Cheapest

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

Cheapest
National Express
11:103h50
Manchester, Coach Station
15:00Darlington
£271One-way
1 change

Manchester to Darlington bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Tuesday 18 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
National Express
NX171
National ExpressNX171
11:10 Manchester, Coach Station3h50 15:00 Darlington1 change

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Bus times from Manchester to Darlington

Showing times and prices for 18 Feb

Fastest Journey

3 h 50 m

Average

3 h 50 m

Buses per day

1

Distance

124 km

To travel from Manchester to Darlington you need to make at least one change.

Fastest
National Express
11:103h50
Manchester, Coach Station
15:00Darlington
£271One-way
1 change

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Overview: Bus from Manchester to Darlington

Buses from Manchester to Darlington run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 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
124 km
Average bus duration
2h 53m
Cheapest ticket price
£11
Buses per day
4
Direct buses
1
Bus providers
2
Fastest bus
2h 15m
First bus
00:01
Last bus
23:29
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

Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and CrossCountry Manchester to Darlington

Buy your official Megabus, National Express and CrossCountry coach tickets between Manchester and Darlington from £10 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable 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 Manchester - 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.

Manchester to Darlington coach information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 15 min
  • Cheapest Price: £10

FAQs: Manchester to Darlington coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Manchester 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 Manchester to Darlington.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Manchester to Darlington can start from as little as £9 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Manchester to Darlington is £15; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Manchester to Darlington coach time is 2 h 15 min   covering the 77 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Manchester to Darlington leaves at 00: 01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Manchester to Darlington leaves at 23: 29.
There are 4 coaches a day from Manchester to Darlington which require at least one change with Megabus or National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
Take the Manchester to Darlington coach with Megabus or National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the route to Darlington from Manchester as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Manchester, Coach Station, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) 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 Manchester is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 15 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Manchester to Darlington is September.
You have options as you can travel to Darlington from Manchester 2 different ways: train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Darlington

Manchester
Darlington
Manchester, AirportWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Car connection
Terminal Road North
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King (in the station)
  • Giraffe (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Manchester, Airport
  • Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
Manchester, Shudehill InterchangeWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:30
Car connection
Shudehill
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the interchange.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
  • Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
Manchester, Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
Car connection
Chorlton Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café at the Station (in the station)
  • Fast Food Express (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Manchester, Coach Station
  • Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens

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