Bus from Leeds City Centre to Darlington

3 direct routes · about 95 min · first bus 13:35, last bus 14:20 (weekdays).

Next buses to Darlington as of 13:34

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Leeds City Centre, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
UK073 FlixBus ~95 min 1 Sat 1 · Sun 1 14:20 14:20 Leeds City Bus Station (stand 1) Town Hall (Stand T) —
815 National Express ~80 min 1 Fridays only 20:35 20:35 Dyer Street (Bay 6) Dolphin Centre —
591 National Express ~80 min 1 Sat 1 · Sun 1 13:35 13:35 Dyer Street (Bay 6) Dolphin Centre —

Times are for the first boarding point in Leeds City Centre 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.

This journey is by long-distance coach — the £3 England bus fare cap doesn't apply and local bus passes aren't valid. Fares are set by the operator and rise closer to departure, so book ahead.

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Leeds City Centre to Darlington?

3 routes run directly from Leeds City Centre to Darlington: the UK073 (FlixBus), the 815 (National Express), the 591 (National Express). The most frequent is the UK073, once each weekday — board at Leeds City Bus Station (stand 1) and get off at Town Hall (Stand T), about 95 minutes.

How long does the bus take from Leeds City Centre to Darlington?

Around 95 minutes on the UK073, depending on time of day and traffic.

What time is the first and last bus from Leeds City Centre to Darlington?

On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 13:35 and the last around 14:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from Leeds City Centre to Darlington?

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.

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