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Manchester to Darlington buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Manchester and Darlington takes 2h 50m. There is at least one bus per day from Manchester to Darlington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 50m
Duration
102 mi
Distance
£18
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Manchester to Darlington bus times

Buses run once daily between Manchester and Darlington. The service departs Manchester at 1:00 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Darlington at 15:50:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 50m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 50m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 50m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 50m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 50m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 50m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 50m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Darlington? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Manchester to Darlington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 102.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Darlington, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Darlington once daily. Tickets cost £12–18 and the journey takes 2h 50m. National Express also services this route 3 times a week.

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