Bus from Durham to Darlington
2 direct routes · about 68 min · first bus 05:55, last bus 22:32 (weekdays).
Next buses to Darlington as of 10:00
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Durham, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Arriva North East | ~68 min | 50 | Sat 39 · Sun 23 | 05:55 | 22:32 | Crossgate Peth - Bottom (SW-bound) | Northgate (Stand A) | Burn Hall, Croxdale, Hett, Durham Gate, Thinford, Ferryhill & 6 more |
| 177 | National Express | ~35 min | 1 | Friday to Sunday only | 11:15 | 11:15 | Sutton Street (NE-bound) | Dolphin Centre | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Durham 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 7 bus or 177 bus timetable.
Fares from Durham to Darlington
- £3.00 adult single on the 7 (Arriva North East)
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 Durham to Darlington?
2 routes run directly from Durham to Darlington: the 7 (Arriva North East), the 177 (National Express). The most frequent is the 7, 50 times each weekday — board at Crossgate Peth - Bottom (SW-bound) and get off at Northgate (Stand A), about 68 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Durham to Darlington?
Around 68 minutes on the 7, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Burn Hall, Croxdale, Hett, Durham Gate and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Durham to Darlington?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:55 and the last around 22:32. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Durham to Darlington?
An adult single from Durham to Darlington is £3.00 on the 7 (Arriva North East), from Crossgate Peth - Bottom (SW-bound) to Northgate (Stand A). 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.