Bus from Darlington to Middlesbrough
3 direct routes · about 50 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 22:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Middlesbrough as of 04:57
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X66 | Arriva North East | ~50 min | 33 | Sat 31 · Sun 13 | 06:30 | 22:30 | Tubwell Row (Stand L) | Bus Station Stand 11 | Stockton & Thornaby |
| X67 | Arriva North East | ~45 min | 17 | Sat 14 · no Sunday buses | 08:17 | 16:27 | Bannatyne's Health Club (O) | Bus Station Stand 11 | Stockton & Thornaby |
| 815 | National Express | ~30 min | 1 | Fridays only | 21:55 | 21:55 | Dolphin Centre | Bus Station Stand Z | — |
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 X66 bus, X67 bus or 815 bus timetable.
Fares from Darlington to Middlesbrough
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 Middlesbrough?
3 routes run directly from Darlington to Middlesbrough: the X66 (Arriva North East), the X67 (Arriva North East), the 815 (National Express). The most frequent is the X66, 33 times each weekday — board at Tubwell Row (Stand L) and get off at Bus Station Stand 11, about 50 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Darlington to Middlesbrough?
Around 50 minutes on the X66, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Stockton, Thornaby on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Darlington to Middlesbrough?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:30 and the last around 22:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Darlington to Middlesbrough?
Adult singles from Darlington to Middlesbrough: £3.00 on the X66 and X67 (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.