The journey to Darlington from Newcastle upon Tyne takes just 1 hour 10 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 5 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Newcastle upon Tyne at 05:15.

It's quick and easy to buy tickets to Darlington, with no additional fees or charges.

megabus schedule

megabus operates between Newcastle upon Tyne and Darlington 7 days per week.

Service days Daily
Services per day 2
Shortest trip 1 hour 10 minutes
First departure 05:15
Last departure 20:50

Megabus schedule

Travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington with Megabus in 1 hour 10 minutes.

Service days Daily
Services per day 3
Shortest trip 1 hour 10 minutes
First departure 05:15
Last departure 20:50

Your questions answered

  • Is there a daily bus service between Newcastle upon Tyne and Darlington?

    Yes, buses operate daily from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington, departing as early as 05:15.

  • How long is the bus trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington?

    The fastest bus to Darlington from Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • How do I buy tickets for travel to Darlington from Newcastle upon Tyne?

    It's quick and easy to buy tickets directly from ByBus, with no additional fees or charges.

  • Which bus companies operate between Newcastle upon Tyne and Darlington?

    Megabus and megabus run buses to Darlington from Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • What time is the earliest bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington?

    The first bus to Darlington from Newcastle upon Tyne leaves at 05:15. The journey takes about 1 hour.

  • When is the last bus to Darlington from Newcastle upon Tyne?

    The last bus leaves Newcastle upon Tyne at 20:50, arriving into Darlington at 22:00. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

Onward travel from Darlington

Bus to Days Shortest trip Distance
Bishop Auckland
  • Daily
35 minutes 10 miles
Catterick
  • Daily except Sunday
38 minutes 11 miles
Leeds
  • Daily
1 hour 20 minutes 50 miles
Nottingham
  • Daily
3 hours 10 minutes 110 miles
Sheffield
  • Daily
2 hours 10 minutes 79 miles
Spennymoor
  • Daily except Sunday
43 minutes 12 miles
Stockton-on-Tees
  • Daily
28 minutes 9.8 miles