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Tomorrow8 Jul
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from US$14
Sun13 Jul
from US$14
Mon14 Jul
from US$12
Tue15 Jul

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 12 July at
    Departure city: Darlington
    Departure location: Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)
    Arrival time: 12 July at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Coach Station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 12 July at
    Departure city: Darlington
    Departure location: Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)
    Arrival time: 12 July at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 12 July at
    Departure city: Darlington
    Departure location: Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)
    Arrival time: 12 July at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 12 July at
    Departure city: Darlington
    Departure location: Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)
    Arrival time: 12 July at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 12 July at
    Departure city: Darlington
    Departure location: Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)
    Arrival time: 12 July at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Darlington to Manchester

Bus
Average priceUS$11 - US$40Average duration3h 45m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$34 - US$162Average duration2h 10m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average priceUS$32 - US$32Average duration2h 50m
5kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Darlington to Manchester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just US$32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
2h 50mAverage duration
US$32Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Darlington to Manchester: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$29
Average bus trip duration3h 45m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure11:50
Distance78 miles
Latest bus departure14:25

Darlington to Manchester Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Darlington - Manchester

  1. How far is Manchester from Darlington by coach?

    The distance between Darlington and Manchester by coach is approximately 78 miles (125 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Darlington to Manchester without a car?

    The best way to go from Darlington to Manchester without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
05/07
US$13
06/07
US$15
Today
US$13
08/07
US$27
09/07
US$28
10/07
US$28
11/07
US$13
12/07
US$12
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Darlington to Manchester was searched and found on 12 Jul 2025 with a price of US$12

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

You can expect to pay from US$12 to US$39 for a bus ticket from Darlington to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$12, which is on 2025-07-12.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Darlington to Manchester, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Darlington to Manchester will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Darlington to Manchester?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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