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Which bus from Bristol to Darlington is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Bristol to Darlington. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£44
tomorrow
£44
Friday
£42
Saturday
£38
Sunday
£38
Monday
£44
Tuesday
£50

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 15m 17:45 Bristol Coach Station 04:00 Darlington Central Coach Station  Economy £44
National Express 9h 10m 05:50 Bristol Coach Station 15:00 Darlington Central Coach Station  Economy £48
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Darlington via Leeds, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 5m
      0
      08:55
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      13:20
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • National Express
      1h 25m
      0
      13:35
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      15:00
      Darlington
      Central Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £16
    Travel Time is 3h 5m shorter, and you will save £13

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 15m 17:45 Bristol Coach Station 04:00 Darlington Central Coach Station  Economy £44
National Express 9h 10m 05:50 Bristol Coach Station 15:00 Darlington Central Coach Station  Economy £46
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Darlington via Leeds, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 5m
      0
      08:55
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      13:20
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • National Express
      1h 25m
      0
      13:35
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      15:00
      Darlington
      Central Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £16
    Travel Time is 3h 5m shorter, and you will save £13

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 30m 18:30 Bristol Coach Station 04:00 Darlington Central Coach Station  Economy £42
National Express 9h 15m 05:50 Bristol Coach Station 15:05 Darlington Central Coach Station  Economy £48
National Express 9h 40m 09:50 Bristol Coach Station 19:30 Darlington Central Coach Station  Economy £54
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Darlington via Leeds, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 5m
      0
      08:55
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      13:20
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • National Express
      1h 25m
      0
      13:35
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      15:00
      Darlington
      Central Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £16
    Travel Time is 3h 10m shorter, and you will save £11

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 30m 18:30 Bristol Coach Station 04:00 Darlington Central Coach Station  Economy £38
National Express 8h 15m 11:00 Bristol Coach Station 19:15 Darlington Central Coach Station  Economy £49
National Express 9h 10m 05:50 Bristol Coach Station 15:00 Darlington Central Coach Station  Economy £54
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Darlington via Leeds, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 5m
      0
      08:55
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      13:20
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • National Express
      1h 25m
      0
      13:35
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      15:00
      Darlington
      Central Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £16
    Travel Time is 2h 10m shorter, and you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 25m 18:30 Bristol Coach Station 03:55 Darlington Central Coach Station  Economy £38
National Express 9h 10m 05:50 Bristol Coach Station 15:00 Darlington Central Coach Station  Economy £48
National Express 8h 15m 11:00 Bristol Coach Station 19:15 Darlington Central Coach Station  Economy £56
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Darlington via Leeds, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 5m
      0
      08:55
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      13:20
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • National Express
      1h 25m
      0
      13:35
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      15:00
      Darlington
      Central Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £16
    Travel Time is 2h 10m shorter, and you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 25m 18:30 Bristol Coach Station 03:55 Darlington Central Coach Station  Economy £44
National Express 9h 10m 05:50 Bristol Coach Station 15:00 Darlington Central Coach Station  Economy £48
National Express 8h 30m 11:00 Bristol Coach Station 19:30 Darlington Central Coach Station  Economy £59
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Darlington via Leeds, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 5m
      0
      08:55
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      13:20
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • National Express
      1h 25m
      0
      13:35
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      15:00
      Darlington
      Central Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £16
    Travel Time is 2h 25m shorter, and you will save £13

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 10m 17:45 Bristol Coach Station 03:55 Darlington Central Coach Station  Economy £50
National Express 9h 10m 05:50 Bristol Coach Station 15:00 Darlington Central Coach Station  Economy £54
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Darlington via Leeds, you can save more than £19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 5m
      0
      08:55
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      13:20
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • National Express
      1h 25m
      0
      13:35
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      15:00
      Darlington
      Central Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £16
    Travel Time is 3h 5m shorter, and you will save £19

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Bristol to Darlington is £14 on 08/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Bristol and Darlington?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Bristol to Darlington. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily coaches from Bristol to Darlington. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Bristol and Darlington.
The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 7 coaches from Bristol to Darlington, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Bristol and Darlington, with 3 offers.

All facts for Bristol to Darlington bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express that travel daily 2 times by bus from Bristol to Darlington in one click. Book your Bristol to Darlington bus ticket starting from £14!

Cheapest Bus £14
Fastest Bus 8h 15m
Earliest Coach 05:50
Latest Coach 17:45
Daily Bus Connections 2 Ø
Distance 348.1 km
Coach Companies National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bristol to Darlington?

Every day, 2 buses from 1 coach companies leave Bristol for Darlington. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 17/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 15/12
Tuesday 16/12
Wednesday 17/12
£44
Thursday 18/12
£44
Friday 19/12
£42
Saturday 20/12
£38
Sunday 21/12
£38
Monday 22/12
£44
Tuesday 23/12
£50
Wednesday 24/12
£46
Thursday 25/12
Friday 26/12
£93
Saturday 27/12
Sunday 28/12
£42
Monday 29/12
Tuesday 30/12
£50
Wednesday 31/12
£50
Thursday 01/01
£52
Friday 02/01
£28
Saturday 03/01
£27
Sunday 04/01
£23
Monday 05/01
£20
Tuesday 06/01
Wednesday 07/01
£31
Thursday 08/01
£14
Friday 09/01
Saturday 10/01
Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Bristol to Darlington

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bristol to Darlington, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £14, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bristol to Darlington. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £50.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bristol to Darlington, with £14. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £49.

How to save money travelling from Bristol to Darlington

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Bristol to Darlington in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Bristol to Darlington, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Bristol to Darlington are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Bristol to Darlington?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Bristol to Darlington timetable.

National Express from Bristol to Darlington

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Bristol to Darlington:

Cheapest Price £38
Fastest Coach 8h 15m
Earliest Coach 05:50
Last Coach 17:45
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 15/12/2025
In total 1 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Bristol and Darlington

Here is a map with all coach stations in Bristol and Darlington. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Bristol to Darlington

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Bristol to Darlington. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Bristol to Darlington bus

How much does a Bristol Darlington coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Bristol Darlington bus trip is available from £14 and takes 9h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bristol to Darlington?

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £14 to £59. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Darlington.

How many connections are available for the Bristol Darlington route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Bristol to Darlington is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Darlington from Bristol take?

The quickest coach from Bristol to Darlington is provided by National Express and takes 8h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £49. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bristol to Darlington?

The earliest bus to Darlington departs from Bristol at 05:50. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Bristol to Darlington?

The latest bus to Darlington departs from Bristol at 17:45. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Bristol Darlington route?

Passengers looking to travel from Bristol to Darlington can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Darlington?

You can check all the direct connections between Bristol and Darlington by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Darlington from Bristol?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Bristol Darlington bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bristol Darlington bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bristol to Darlington on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Bristol to Darlington?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 2 daily trips between Bristol and Darlington. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Bristol to Darlington?

Prices and availability for 2 trips between Bristol and Darlington change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bristol to Darlington

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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