4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Newcastle to Darlington
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
1 h 4 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Newcastle to Darlington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle to Darlington will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
Of the 9 buses that leave Newcastle for Darlington every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 10 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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NX177
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Newcastle to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. 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 £4, and a coach costs an average of £9.
Distance: 50 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£11 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 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
Newcastle to Darlington bus times
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle to Darlington coaches for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR061300 | 08:20 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h10 | 09:30 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| TP025700 | 08:20 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h10 | 09:30 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| GR059600 | 08:40 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h10 | 09:50 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| XC027400 | 08:55 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h15 | 10:10 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| GR061200 | 09:20 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h10 | 10:30 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| TP025600 | 09:20 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h10 | 10:30 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX177 | Delayed 20:20 10:45Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1h05 | 11:50 Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX591 | 13:30 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0h55 | 14:25 Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 30 November | |||||
| NX598 | 00:15 Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1h00 | 01:15 Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Newcastle to Darlington
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Buses from Newcastle to Darlington run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £4 by train.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:12, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 50 km distance in 55m.
Distance 50 km |
Average bus duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 00:12 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Newcastle to DarlingtonYou can travel by bus between Newcastle to Darlington with National Express, Megabus for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Newcastle to Darlington coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle 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.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street, which is located around 0.2 miles (436 m) 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.
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