Bus from Darlington to Manchester City Centre
2 direct routes · about 170 min · first and last bus 19:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Manchester City Centre as of 11:17
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK073 | FlixBus | ~170 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 19:50 | 19:50 | Town Hall (Stand T) | Shudehill Interchange (Stand G) | Leeds |
| 177 | National Express | ~185 min | 1 | Friday to Sunday only | 11:50 | 11:50 | Dolphin Centre | Manchester Central Coach Station | — |
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 177 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Darlington to Manchester City Centre?
2 routes run directly from Darlington to Manchester City Centre: the UK073 (FlixBus), the 177 (National Express). The most frequent is the UK073, once each weekday — board at Town Hall (Stand T) and get off at Shudehill Interchange (Stand G), about 170 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Darlington to Manchester City Centre?
Around 170 minutes on the UK073, 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 Manchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 19:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Darlington to Manchester 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.