🚌 Bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington
3 direct routes · about 65 min · first bus 18:45, last bus 18:45 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK073 | FlixBus | ~65 min | 1 | 18:45 | 18:45 | John Dobson Street (N-Bound) |
| 591 | National Express | ~55 min | 1 | 13:30 | 13:30 | Newcastle Coach Station (S-Bound) |
| 177 | National Express | ~65 min | 1 | 10:45 | 10:45 | Newcastle Coach Station (S-Bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington?
3 routes run directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington: the UK073 (FlixBus), the 591 (National Express), the 177 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington?
Around 65 minutes on the UK073, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the UK073) leaves around 18:45 and the last around 18:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.