Bus from Middlesbrough to Darlington
3 direct routes · about 47 min · first bus 05:50, last bus 22:25 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 08:25, last bus 20:25.
Next buses to Darlington as of 18:18
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Middlesbrough, 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 | ~47 min | 34 | Sat 31 · Sun 13 | 05:50 | 22:25 | Bus Station Stand 17 | Northgate (Stand A) | Thornaby & Stockton |
| X67 | Arriva North East | ~46 min | 16 | Sat 14 · no Sunday buses | 08:42 | 16:17 | Bus Station Stand 17 | Northgate (Stand A) | Thornaby & Stockton |
| 815 | National Express | ~30 min | 2 | Fridays only | 07:35 | 07:35 | Bus Station Stand Z | Dolphin Centre | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough to Darlington
- £3.00 adult single on the X66 (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 Middlesbrough to Darlington?
3 routes run directly from Middlesbrough to Darlington: the X66 (Arriva North East), the X67 (Arriva North East), the 815 (National Express). The most frequent is the X66, 34 times each weekday — board at Bus Station Stand 17 and get off at Northgate (Stand A), about 47 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Middlesbrough to Darlington?
Around 47 minutes on the X66, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Thornaby, Stockton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Middlesbrough to Darlington?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:50 and the last around 22:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Middlesbrough to Darlington?
An adult single from Middlesbrough to Darlington is £3.00 on the X66 (Arriva North East), from Bus Station Stand 17 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.