How much is the bus ticket from Darlington to Leeds?

The cheapest coach tickets from Darlington to Leeds start from £19. The average price for this route is around £19. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Darlington to Leeds?

The average bus journey time from Darlington to Leeds is 1h 40m, covering a distance of 51 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 20m and is operated by Megabus UK .

Which bus companies service the Darlington to Leeds route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from National Express , Megabus UK .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Darlington to Leeds?

The earliest bus departs from Darlington to Leeds at 14:25. And the latest bus departs at 14:25.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Darlington to Leeds?

A bus journey from Darlington to Leeds produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Darlington to Leeds?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29742 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Darlington to Leeds?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Darlington to Leeds?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Darlington to Leeds?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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Next bus departures

Next departures from Darlington to Leeds on 5 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	14:25	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	1h 40m	16:05	Leeds Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	14:25	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	1h 40m	16:05	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Darlington to Leeds on 6 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	14:25	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	1h 40m	16:05	Leeds Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	14:25	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	1h 40m	16:05	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Darlington to Leeds on 7 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	14:25	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	1h 40m	16:05	Leeds Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	14:25	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	1h 40m	16:05	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Darlington to Leeds on 8 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	14:25	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	1h 40m	16:05	Leeds Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	14:25	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	1h 40m	16:05	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Darlington to Leeds on 9 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	14:25	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	1h 40m	16:05	Leeds Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	14:25	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	1h 40m	16:05	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Darlington to Leeds on 11 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	14:25	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	1h 40m	16:05	Leeds Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	14:25	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	1h 40m	16:05	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Darlington to Leeds

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leeds. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage duration

50 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£19 - £19	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£10 - £80	Average duration57m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£6 - £9	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Darlington and Leeds?

Stops in Darlington

A
Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)
Feethams, opp Town Hall, Darlington DL1
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Stops in Leeds

A
Leeds Coach Station
York Street, Leeds, LS2, United Kingdom
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B
Leeds Bradford Airport
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C
20 Central Rd
Vassali House, 20 Central Rd, Leeds LS1 6DE, UK
D
Leeds Bus Stop F5
46 New York St, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS2 7DY, UK
E
St Peter's Street
St Peter's St, Leeds, UK
F
Leeds
75 Kirkgate, Leeds LS2, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29750 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £19

National Express Darlington Leeds recent customer reviews

Prompt service

Craig C.

13 October 2019

Brilliant would recomend to anyone and travel again

Bethany S.

20 March 2019

Megabus UK

3.5/54,281 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

Based on 4281 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at £35

Megabus Darlington Leeds recent customer reviews

I was delayed for 1hour 30minutes and this is the second time this is happening. And I think I will stop using mega bus

Oluwaseyi O.

13 September 2024

See previous commemts

Eileen C.

9 October 2022

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Darlington to Leeds

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Darlington to Leeds?
The cheapest coach tickets from Darlington to Leeds start from £19. The average price for this route is around £19. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Darlington to Leeds?
The average bus journey time from Darlington to Leeds is 1h 40m, covering a distance of 51 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 20m and is operated by Megabus UK.
Which bus companies service the Darlington to Leeds route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from National Express, Megabus UK.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Darlington to Leeds?
The earliest bus departs from Darlington to Leeds at 14:25. And the latest bus departs at 14:25.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Darlington to Leeds?
A bus journey from Darlington to Leeds produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Darlington to Leeds?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29742 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Darlington to Leeds?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Darlington to Leeds?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Darlington to Leeds?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

03/12

£17

04/12

£17

Today

£18

06/12

£17

07/12

£17

08/12

£17

09/12

£17

10/12

£17

The cheapest trip from Darlington to Leeds was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Darlington to Leeds as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £17 to £20 for a bus ticket from Darlington to Leeds based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £17, which is on 2025-12-10.