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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Oxford to Darlington
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
7 h 15 m
Average duration
7 h 53 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
309 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Oxford to Darlington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Darlington will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £50.
Of the 2 buses that leave Oxford for Darlington every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 309 km distance in an average of 7 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 30 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 Oxford to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a train costs an average of £64.
Distance: 309 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£54 Average Price Cheapest | £99 Average Price |
7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Oxford to Darlington bus times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Darlington coaches for today, Thursday 5 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 20:40 Oxford | 7h20 | 04:00 Darlington | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 6 March | |||||
| 06:30 Oxford | 8h30 | 15:00 Darlington | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oxford to Darlington
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Buses from Oxford to Darlington run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £40 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 21:00. The fastest coach covers the 309 km distance in 7h 0m.
Distance 309 km |
Average bus duration 6h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 7h 0m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 21:00 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Oxford to DarlingtonYou can travel by bus between Oxford to Darlington with National Express, Megabus for as low as £40. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Oxford to Darlington coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford 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.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oxford and Darlington
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- The Four Candles (0.2 km)
- The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 31, 35, 36, 40, 41, 44, 46, 63, 66, 70, 77, 100, 280, 500, S1, S2, S3, S5, S8, S9, X3, X13, X32, X39, X40, X90
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