How far is Darlington from Edinburgh?

About 118 miles (191 km) separate Darlington and Edinburgh.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Darlington to Edinburgh?

Most of the buses traveling from Darlington to Edinburgh leave from Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall) and arrive at Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Edinburgh?

Once in Edinburgh, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Arthur's Seat, Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Princes Street Gardens, Old Town and Royal Botanic Garden.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Darlington to Edinburgh on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:00pm	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	3h 55m	6:55pm	Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	3:00pm	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	3h 55m	6:55pm	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Darlington to Edinburgh on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	3h 55m	6:55pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:00am	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	3h 40m	7:40am	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	4:00am	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	3h 40m	7:40am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	3h 55m	6:55pm	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Darlington to Edinburgh on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	3h 55m	6:55pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:00am	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	3h 40m	7:40am	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	4:00am	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	3h 40m	7:40am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	3h 55m	6:55pm	Bus Station	No tags

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Get from Darlington to Edinburgh

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

3h 55mAverage Duration

118 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Darlington and Edinburgh?

Stops in Darlington

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

A
Bus Station
13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
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B
Edinburgh Airport
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C
Haymarket
Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
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D
23 The Mound
23 The Mound, Edinburgh EH2, UK
E
Princes Street
Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BB, UK
F
St. Andrew Square
St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,727 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29727 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $28

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Darlington to Edinburgh by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$32

11/22

$38

Today

$38

11/24

$32

11/25

$26

11/26

$26

11/27

$27

11/28

$32

The cheapest trip from Darlington to Edinburgh was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $26

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

You can expect to pay from $26 to $41 for a bus ticket from Darlington to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-11-25.