🚌 Bus from Darlington to Barnard Castle
3 direct routes · about 31 min · first bus 06:48, last bus 20:43 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X75 | Arriva North East | ~31 min | 21 | 06:48 | 20:43 | Town Hall (Stand M) |
| X76 | Arriva North East | ~35 min | 8 | 09:03 | 16:38 | Town Hall (Stand M) |
| 84 | Weardale Motor Services | ~38 min | 3 | 10:54 | 14:54 | Tubwell Row (Stand I) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Darlington on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Darlington to Barnard Castle?
3 routes run directly from Darlington to Barnard Castle: the X75 (Arriva North East), the X76 (Arriva North East), the 84 (Weardale Motor Services).
How long does the bus take from Darlington to Barnard Castle?
Around 31 minutes on the X75, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Darlington to Barnard Castle?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X75) leaves around 06:48 and the last around 20:43. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Darlington to Barnard Castle?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.