The cheapest and fastest coaches from Nottingham to Darlington
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
5 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Nottingham to Darlington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Darlington will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £34.
Of the 1 buses that leave Nottingham 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 177 km distance in an average of 5 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 5 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 Nottingham to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 177 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£33 Average Price Cheapest | £63 Average Price |
3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Nottingham to Darlington bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:55 Nottingham | 5h05 | 14:00 Darlington | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nottingham to Darlington
Distance 177 km |
Average bus duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 5m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 20:55 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Nottingham to DarlingtonYou can travel by bus between Nottingham to Darlington with National Express, Megabus for as low as £24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
Megabus
FAQs: Nottingham to Darlington coach

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St, which is located around 0.5 miles (827 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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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Darlington
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Broadmarsh (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Coffee Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Train: East Midlands Railway
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