🚌 Bus from Darlington to Richmond
4 direct routes · about 37 min · first bus 06:20, last bus 21:30 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X26 | Arriva North East | ~37 min | 30 | 06:20 | 21:30 | Town Hall (Stand M) |
| X27 | Arriva North East | ~36 min | 10 | 06:55 | 16:25 | Town Hall (Stand M) |
| 29 | Hodgsons | ~63 min | 1 | 17:20 | 17:20 | Darlington College (I) |
| 831 | Arriva North East | ~30 min | 1 | 10:05 | 10:05 | Town Hall (Stand M) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Darlington to Richmond?
4 routes run directly from Darlington to Richmond: the X26 (Arriva North East), the X27 (Arriva North East), the 29 (Hodgsons), the 831 (Arriva North East).
How long does the bus take from Darlington to Richmond?
Around 37 minutes on the X26, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Darlington to Richmond?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X26) leaves around 06:20 and the last around 21:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Darlington to Richmond?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.