Bus from Manchester City Centre to Darlington
2 direct routes · about 175 min · first and last bus 13:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Darlington as of 13:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Manchester City Centre, 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 | ~175 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 13:00 | 13:00 | Shudehill Interchange (Stand G) | Town Hall (Stand T) | Leeds |
| 177 | National Express | ~150 min | 1 | Friday to Sunday only | 17:00 | 17:00 | Manchester Central Coach Station | Dolphin Centre | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Manchester 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 177 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Manchester City Centre to Darlington?
2 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Darlington: the UK073 (FlixBus), the 177 (National Express). The most frequent is the UK073, once each weekday — board at Shudehill Interchange (Stand G) and get off at Town Hall (Stand T), about 175 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Darlington?
Around 175 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 Manchester City Centre to Darlington?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 13:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester 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.