The cheapest and fastest coaches from Swindon to Darlington
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
12 h 15 m
Average duration
12 h 15 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
330 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Swindon to Darlington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swindon to Darlington will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £48.
Of the 1 buses that leave Swindon 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 330 km distance in an average of 12 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 12 h 15 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 Swindon to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, and a train costs an average of £115.
Distance: 330 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£49 Average Price Cheapest | £129 Average Price |
9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Swindon to Darlington
Buses from Swindon to Darlington run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 17:20. The fastest coach covers the 330 km distance in 9h 51m.
Distance 330 km |
Average bus duration 8h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 9h 51m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 17:20 |
Bus providers: National Express from Swindon to DarlingtonYou can travel by bus between Swindon to Darlington with National Express for as low as £38. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Swindon to Darlington coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon 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.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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