Bus from Darlington to London
2 direct routes · about 415 min · first and last bus 14:25 (weekdays).
Next buses to London as of 06:03
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 | ~385 min | 2 | Fridays only | 08:05 | 08:05 | Dolphin Centre | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Leeds |
| 591 | National Express | ~415 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 14:25 | 14:25 | Dolphin Centre | London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals (westbound) | Leeds, Sheffield & Milton Keynes |
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 London?
2 routes run directly from Darlington to London: the 815 (National Express), the 591 (National Express). The most frequent is the 815, twice each weekday — board at Dolphin Centre and get off at Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound), about 385 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Darlington to London?
Around 415 minutes on the 591, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Leeds on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Darlington to London?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 14:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Darlington to London?
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.