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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Darlington to Birmingham from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today
£23
tomorrow
£21
Saturday
£21
Sunday
£22
Monday
£23
Tuesday
£23
Wednesday
£23

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 0m 14:25 Darlington Central Coach Station 21:25 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £23
  • Did you know that if you travel from Darlington to Birmingham via Manchester, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 55m
      0
      19:50
      Darlington
      Town Hall
      22:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • National Express
      2h 50m
      0
      23:55
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      02:45
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
    Travel Time is 0h 5m shorter, and you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 40m 11:50 Darlington Central Coach Station 18:30 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 7h 0m 14:25 Darlington Central Coach Station 21:25 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £24
  • Did you know that if you travel from Darlington to Birmingham via Manchester, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 55m
      0
      19:50
      Darlington
      Town Hall
      22:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • National Express
      2h 50m
      0
      23:55
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      02:45
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 40m 11:50 Darlington Central Coach Station 17:30 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 6h 50m 14:25 Darlington Central Coach Station 21:15 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £23
FlixBus 7h 0m 19:50 Darlington Town Hall 02:50 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway  Economy £27
  • Did you know that if you travel from Darlington to Birmingham via Manchester, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 55m
      0
      19:50
      Darlington
      Town Hall
      22:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • National Express
      2h 50m
      0
      23:55
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      02:45
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 40m 11:50 Darlington Central Coach Station 17:30 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £22
National Express 6h 50m 14:25 Darlington Central Coach Station 21:15 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £23
FlixBus 7h 0m 19:50 Darlington Town Hall 02:50 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway  Economy £30
  • Did you know that if you travel from Darlington to Birmingham via Manchester, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 55m
      0
      19:50
      Darlington
      Town Hall
      22:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • National Express
      2h 50m
      0
      23:55
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      02:45
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 0m 14:25 Darlington Central Coach Station 21:25 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £23
  • Did you know that if you travel from Darlington to Birmingham via Manchester, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 55m
      0
      19:50
      Darlington
      Town Hall
      22:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • National Express
      2h 50m
      0
      23:55
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      02:45
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
    Travel Time is 0h 5m shorter, and you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 0m 14:25 Darlington Central Coach Station 21:25 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £23
  • Did you know that if you travel from Darlington to Birmingham via Manchester, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 55m
      0
      19:50
      Darlington
      Town Hall
      22:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 4h 10m
    • FlixBus
      1h 55m
      0
      02:50
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      04:45
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £10
    Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 0m 14:25 Darlington Central Coach Station 21:25 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £23
  • Did you know that if you travel from Darlington to Birmingham via Manchester, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 55m
      0
      19:50
      Darlington
      Town Hall
      22:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 4h 10m
    • FlixBus
      1h 55m
      0
      02:50
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      04:45
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £10
    Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save £8

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Darlington to Birmingham is £18 on 16/06/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Darlington and Birmingham

See here how frequent the connections between Darlington and Birmingham are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily coaches from Darlington to Birmingham. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Darlington and Birmingham.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 7 coaches from Darlington to Birmingham, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Darlington and Birmingham, with 2 offers.

Facts about coaches from Darlington to Birmingham

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 1 times every day by bus from Darlington to Birmingham in one click! Book your bus ticket from Darlington to Birmingham starting from £18!

Cheapest Bus £18
Fastest Bus 5h 40m
Earliest Coach 14:25
Latest Coach 14:25
Daily Bus Connections 1 Ø
Distance 227.6 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Darlington to Birmingham

Every day, 1 buses from 2 coach companies leave Darlington for Birmingham: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 18/06/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 15/06
Tuesday 16/06
Wednesday 17/06
Thursday 18/06
£23
Friday 19/06
£21
Saturday 20/06
£27
Sunday 21/06
£22
Monday 22/06
£23
Tuesday 23/06
£23
Wednesday 24/06
£23
Thursday 25/06
£23
Friday 26/06
£20
Saturday 27/06
£28
Sunday 28/06
£32
Monday 29/06
Tuesday 30/06
Wednesday 01/07
Thursday 02/07
Friday 03/07
£19
Saturday 04/07
£21
Sunday 05/07
£23
Monday 06/07
Tuesday 07/07
Wednesday 08/07
Thursday 09/07
Friday 10/07
£19
Saturday 11/07
£19
Sunday 12/07

The cheapest time to travel from Darlington to Birmingham

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Darlington to Birmingham, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £19, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Darlington to Birmingham. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £23.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Darlington to Birmingham, with £21. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £27.

How to save money travelling from Darlington to Birmingham

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Darlington to Birmingham in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Darlington to Birmingham, 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 Darlington to Birmingham are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Darlington to Birmingham

These are the most booked bus companies between Darlington to Birmingham from our users.

National Express from Darlington to Birmingham

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £21
Fastest Coach 5h 40m
Earliest Coach 14:25
Last Coach 14:25
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 03/06/2026

FlixBus from Darlington to Birmingham

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Darlington to Birmingham:

Cheapest Price £27
Fastest Coach 7h 0m
Earliest Coach 19:50
Last Coach 19:50
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 21/05/2026

All bus stations and stops in Darlington and Birmingham

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Darlington and Birmingham.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Darlington to Birmingham

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Darlington to Birmingham? Or which bus companies serve the route Darlington to Birmingham? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Darlington to Birmingham bus

How much does a Darlington - Birmingham coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Darlington - Birmingham bus trip is available from £18 and takes 6h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Darlington to Birmingham is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £18 to £30. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Darlington to Birmingham is offered by roughly 1 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Birmingham from Darlington take?

The quickest coach from Darlington to Birmingham is provided by National Express and takes 5h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £21. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Darlington to Birmingham?

The earliest bus to Birmingham departs from Darlington at 14:25. 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 Darlington to Birmingham?

The latest bus to Birmingham departs from Darlington at 14:25. 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 Darlington - Birmingham route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Darlington and Birmingham?

You can check all the direct connections between Darlington and Birmingham 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 and FlixBus.

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Darlington Birmingham 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 Darlington Birmingham 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 Darlington to Birmingham on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Darlington to Birmingham?

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 1 daily trips between Darlington and Birmingham. 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 Darlington to Birmingham?

Prices and availability for 1 trips between Darlington and Birmingham 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 Darlington to Birmingham

Economy
Economy

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

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