✈️ Buses to Durham Tees Valley Airport
2 bus and coach routes serve Durham Tees Valley Airport, the busiest being the 6, about 50 minutes to Darlington Town Hall Stop M. None run through the night.
First and last times are departures from Durham Tees Valley Airport itself, on weekdays. Buses towards the airport run earlier and later than this at stops along the way — open a route for the timetable at your own stop.
Every route serving Durham Tees Valley Airport
- 6B Stockton High Street North → Darlington Town Hall Stop M ~24 min Stagecoach North East
- 6 Stockton High Street North → Darlington Town Hall Stop M ~50 min from airport 06:45–19:31 Stagecoach North East
Journey times are the typical end-to-end run between the airport and the far end of the route, taken as the median across every journey in the published timetable — not a promise for your particular trip. Allow more at peak times.
Direct buses to Durham Tees Valley Airport from
Places on a route that reaches the airport without changing. The bus may take a long way round from the far end — check the route for your own stop.
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first bus to Durham Tees Valley Airport?
The earliest weekday departure from Durham Tees Valley Airport itself is 06:45, on the 6. Buses towards the airport start earlier than that at stops along the way, so check the timetable for your own stop rather than relying on this time.
Is there a night bus to Durham Tees Valley Airport?
No. Every route serving Durham Tees Valley Airport stops before 01:00 and does not start again until the morning. For a very early flight you will need a taxi or to travel the night before.
How long does the bus take to Durham Tees Valley Airport?
It depends on the route. The busiest is the 6, which takes about 50 minutes between the airport and Darlington Town Hall Stop M. Times on this page are the median end-to-end journey from the published timetable, so allow extra at peak times.
How much is the bus to Durham Tees Valley Airport?
Local bus fares in England are capped at £3 for a single until 31 December 2026. Dedicated airport coach services are not part of the cap and are priced by the operator — usually cheaper if you book ahead.
Other airports
Timetables from the operators via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. See all UK airports by bus , or every stop and route at Durham Tees Valley Airport.