Bus from Barnard Castle to Darlington
3 direct routes · 38–49 min · first bus 07:03, last bus 21:27 (weekdays).
Next buses to Darlington as of 08:56
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Barnard Castle, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X75 | Arriva North East | ~47 min | 16 | Sat 15 · Sun 5 | 07:03 | 21:27 | War Memorial (NE-bound) | Town Hall (Stand M) | Staindrop, Winston, Gainford, Piercebridge, Carlbury, High Coniscliffe & 1 more |
| X76 | Arriva North East | ~38 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 09:27 | 17:02 | War Memorial (NE-bound) | Town Hall (Stand M) | Winston, Gainford, Piercebridge, Carlbury, High Coniscliffe & Merrybent |
| 84 | Weardale Motor Services | ~49 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 09:55 | 13:55 | War Memorial (NE-bound) | Four Riggs | Raby Castle, Keverstone Grange, Burnt Houses, Cockfield, Hilton, Ingleton & 2 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Barnard Castle on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every X75 bus, X76 bus or 84 bus timetable.
Fares from Barnard Castle to Darlington
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Barnard Castle to Darlington?
3 routes run directly from Barnard Castle to Darlington: the X75 (Arriva North East), the X76 (Arriva North East), the 84 (Weardale Motor Services). The most frequent is the X75, 16 times each weekday — board at War Memorial (NE-bound) and get off at Town Hall (Stand M), about 47 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Barnard Castle to Darlington?
Between 38 minutes on the X76 and 49 on the 84, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Staindrop, Winston, Gainford, Piercebridge and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Barnard Castle to Darlington?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:03 and the last around 21:27. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Barnard Castle to Darlington?
Adult singles from Barnard Castle to Darlington: £3.00 on the X75 and X76 (Arriva North East). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.