Bus from Darlington to Hardwick (Stockton)
2 direct routes · about 54 min · first bus 06:10, last bus 17:12 (weekdays).
Next buses to Hardwick (Stockton) as of 04:32
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | Arriva North East | ~54 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 06:10 | 17:12 | Northgate (Stand C) | University Hospital of North Tees (C) | Sadberge, Bishopton, Great Stainton, Old Stillington, Stillington, Whitton & 2 more |
| 87 | Arriva North East | ~45 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 09:45 | 13:45 | Northgate (Stand C) | University Hospital of North Tees (C) | Sadberge, Bishopton, Old Stillington, Stillington, Whitton, Redmarshall & 1 more |
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 86 bus or 87 bus timetable.
Fares from Darlington to Hardwick
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 Hardwick?
2 routes run directly from Darlington to Hardwick: the 86 (Arriva North East), the 87 (Arriva North East). The most frequent is the 86, 8 times each weekday — board at Northgate (Stand C) and get off at University Hospital of North Tees (C), about 54 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Darlington to Hardwick?
Around 54 minutes on the 86, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Sadberge, Bishopton, Great Stainton, Old Stillington and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Darlington to Hardwick?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:10 and the last around 17:12. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Darlington to Hardwick?
Adult singles from Darlington to Hardwick: £3.00 on the 86 and 87 (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.