Darlington to Leeds bus with Megabus

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Darlington to Leeds

Showing times and prices for Nov 06

Cheapest price

€22

Average price

€22

Fastest journey

1 h 40 m

Average duration

1 h 40 m

Buses per day

1

Distance

81 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Darlington to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Darlington to Leeds will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.

Fast buses

Of the 1 buses that leave Darlington for Leeds on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 81 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .

On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 1 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.

National ExpressNX591
02:25PM1h40
Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)
04:05PMLeeds, Coach Station
€221One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Darlington to Leeds

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €8.

Distance: 81 km

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Train

€22

Average price

Cheapest

€25

Average price

2h 11m

Average total duration

1h 41m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 33m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 3m

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Live departures

Darlington to Leeds bus times

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national_expressNX5912:25 PM Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)
1h40
4:05 PM Leeds, Coach Station0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Darlington to Leeds

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Buses from Darlington to Leeds run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €16 but you can travel from only €8 by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €8
Distance
81 km
Average bus duration
1h 41m
Cheapest ticket price
€16
Buses per day
2
Direct buses
1
Fastest bus
1h 40m
First bus
00:05
Last bus
23:30
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €8

Bus providers: Megabus, National Express from Darlington to LeedsYou can travel by bus between Darlington to Leeds with Megabus, National Express for as low as €8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

Megabus

About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 20m
Cheapest Price
€22
Megabus frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
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).
Additional luggage
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.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
Entertaiment on board

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 40m
Cheapest Price
€17
National Express frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.

FAQs: Bus from Darlington to Leeds

FAQs: Take the bus from Darlington to Leeds with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Darlington to Leeds.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Darlington to Leeds can start from as little as €8 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Darlington to Leeds is €21; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Darlington to Leeds coach time is 1 h 20 min   covering the 80 km long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Darlington to Leeds leaves at 05: 25. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Darlington to Leeds leaves at 22: 00.
Yes, there are 4 direct coaches a day from Darlington to Leeds with National Express or Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
Take the Darlington to Leeds coach with National Express or Megabus. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the route to Leeds from Darlington as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

When departing from Darlington, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre), Darlington, Tubwell Row and Darlington, Feethams (Vue Darlington). When arriving in Leeds, you can end your journey in coach stations like Leeds, Coach Station, Leeds, Leeds Bradford Airport and Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre).

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre), which is located around 0.4 miles (620 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Leeds, Coach Station, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Leeds from Darlington is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 20 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Darlington to Leeds is July.
You have options as you can travel from Darlington to Leeds 2 different ways: train or coach.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Darlington to Leeds

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The major bus station for departures in Darlington is Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) for your trip from Darlington to Leeds.
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