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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Middlesbrough to Darlington
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 40 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
21 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Middlesbrough to Darlington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Middlesbrough to Darlington will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
Of the 1 buses that leave Middlesbrough 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 21 km distance in an average of 2 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 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 Middlesbrough to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Middlesbrough to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £1. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £1, and a coach costs an average of £3.
Distance: 21 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£17 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Middlesbrough to Darlington bus times
The table below shows live departures for Middlesbrough to Darlington coaches for today, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:35 Middlesbrough | 2h40 | 00:15 Darlington | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Middlesbrough to Darlington
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Buses from Middlesbrough to Darlington run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £3 but you can travel from only £1 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 02:50, the last at 23:26. The fastest coach covers the 21 km distance in 53m.
Distance 21 km |
Average bus duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 53m |
First bus 02:50 |
Last bus 23:26 |
Bus providers: National Express, Arriva North East from Middlesbrough to DarlingtonYou can travel by bus between Middlesbrough to Darlington with National Express, Arriva North East for as low as £1. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Middlesbrough to Darlington coach
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