Bus Tickets from Darlington to Manchester

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from $32
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from $14
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Darlington
    Departure location: Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Darlington
    Departure location: Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Coach Station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Darlington
    Departure location: Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Darlington
    Departure location: Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Coach Station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Darlington
    Departure location: Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Coach Station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Darlington to Manchester.

Bus
Average Price$14 - $38Average Duration3h 45m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$28 - $160Average Duration2h 5m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$15 - $15Average Duration2h
5kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Darlington to Manchester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
2hAverage Duration
$15Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Darlington to Manchester: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$33
Average bus trip duration3h 45m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure11:50am
Distance85 miles (137 km)
Latest bus departure2:25pm

Darlington to Manchester Bus

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

Best price found
05/03
$15
05/04
$14
Today
$17
05/06
$32
05/07
No data
05/08
$32
05/09
$14
05/10
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Darlington to Manchester was searched and found on May 9, 2025 with a price of $14

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 $14 to $43 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 $14 which is on 2025-05-09.

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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 one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Darlington to Manchester will emit less CO2 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.

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Bus from Darlington to Manchester

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Train from Darlington to Manchester

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