Bus from Darlington to Durham
2 direct routes · about 66 min · first bus 05:16, last bus 22:21 (weekdays).
Next buses to Durham as of 07:46
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Darlington, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Arriva North East | ~66 min | 52 | Sat 38 · Sun 24 | 05:16 | 22:21 | Morrisons | Crossgate Peth - Bottom (NE-bound) | Coatham Mundeville, Aycliffe Village, Newton Aycliffe, Rushyford, Chilton, Ferryhill & 5 more |
| 177 | National Express | ~35 min | 1 | Friday to Sunday only | 19:30 | 19:30 | Dolphin Centre | Sutton Street (NE-bound) | — |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 7 bus or 177 bus timetable.
Fares from Darlington to Durham
- £3.00 adult single on the 7 (Arriva North East)
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 Darlington to Durham?
2 routes run directly from Darlington to Durham: the 7 (Arriva North East), the 177 (National Express). The most frequent is the 7, 52 times each weekday — board at Morrisons and get off at Crossgate Peth - Bottom (NE-bound), about 66 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Darlington to Durham?
Around 66 minutes on the 7, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Coatham Mundeville, Aycliffe Village, Newton Aycliffe, Rushyford and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Darlington to Durham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:16 and the last around 22:21. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Darlington to Durham?
An adult single from Darlington to Durham is £3.00 on the 7 (Arriva North East), from Morrisons to Crossgate Peth - Bottom (NE-bound). 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.