Bus from Darlington to Leeds City Centre
3 direct routes · 100–125 min · first bus 14:25, last bus 19:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Leeds City Centre as of 12:35
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 815 | National Express | ~100 min | 2 | Fridays only | 08:05 | 08:05 | Dolphin Centre | Dyer Street (Bay 6) | — |
| UK073 | FlixBus | ~100 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 19:50 | 19:50 | Town Hall (Stand T) | Leeds City Bus Station (stand 1) | — |
| 591 | National Express | ~125 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 14:25 | 14:25 | Dolphin Centre | Dyer Street (Bay 6) | — |
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 815 bus or 591 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Darlington to Leeds City Centre?
3 routes run directly from Darlington to Leeds City Centre: the 815 (National Express), the UK073 (FlixBus), the 591 (National Express). The most frequent is the 815, twice each weekday — board at Dolphin Centre and get off at Dyer Street (Bay 6), about 100 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Darlington to Leeds City Centre?
Between 100 minutes on the UK073 and 125 on the 591, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Darlington to Leeds City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 14:25 and the last around 19:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Darlington to Leeds City Centre?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.