How far is Manchester from Darlington?

About 78 miles (125 km) separate Manchester and Darlington.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Manchester to Darlington leave from Manchester Airport and arrive at Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall). These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Manchester to Darlington from $11 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Manchester to Darlington on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Coach Station	2h 30m	7:30pm	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:35am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	4h 30m	3:05pm	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	4h 30m	3:05pm	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Coach Station	3h 55m	3:05pm	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Coach Station	3h 55m	3:05pm	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Darlington on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Coach Station	2h 15m	7:15pm	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:35am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	4h 25m	3:00pm	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	4h 25m	3:00pm	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	2h 55m	7:15pm	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	2h 55m	7:15pm	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Darlington

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Darlington. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

78 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $72	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$27 - $159	Average Duration2h 4m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$15 - $15	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,722 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Megabus UK

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Darlington?

Stops in Manchester

A
Manchester Airport
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B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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C
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Stops in Darlington

A
Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)
Feethams, opp Town Hall, Darlington DL1
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Manchester to Darlington by bus

How far is Manchester from Darlington?
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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

11/18

$31

11/19

$31

Today

$31

11/21

$15

11/22

$13

11/23

$13

11/24

$13

11/25

$31

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Darlington was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $13

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

You can expect to pay from $13 to $41 for a bus ticket from Manchester to Darlington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-11-23.