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Compare all timetables for the bus from Exeter to Darlington

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

today
£37
tomorrow
£34
Sunday
£28
Monday
£23
Tuesday
£47
Wednesday
£47
Thursday
£48

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 11h 10m 16:45 Exeter Coach Station 03:55 Darlington Central Coach Station  Economy £37
  • Did you know that if you travel from Exeter to Darlington via Birmingham, you can save more than £14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      12h 25m
      0
      03:25
      Exeter
      Honiton Road
      07:40
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £11
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • FlixBus
      7h 50m
      0
      08:00
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      15:50
      Darlington
      Town Hall
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save £14

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 12h 45m 06:30 Exeter Coach Station 19:15 Darlington Central Coach Station  Economy £34
National Express 11h 0m 16:55 Exeter Coach Station 03:55 Darlington Central Coach Station  Economy £37
National Express 12h 50m 02:05 Exeter Coach Station 14:55 Darlington Central Coach Station  Economy £52
  • Did you know that if you travel from Exeter to Darlington via Birmingham, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      12h 25m
      0
      03:25
      Exeter
      Honiton Road
      07:40
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £11
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • FlixBus
      7h 50m
      0
      08:00
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      15:50
      Darlington
      Town Hall
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save £11

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 12h 45m 06:30 Exeter Coach Station 19:15 Darlington Central Coach Station  Economy £28
National Express 11h 0m 16:55 Exeter Coach Station 03:55 Darlington Central Coach Station  Economy £35
National Express 12h 50m 02:05 Exeter Coach Station 14:55 Darlington Central Coach Station  Economy £44
  • Did you know that if you travel from Exeter to Darlington via Birmingham, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      12h 25m
      0
      03:25
      Exeter
      Honiton Road
      07:40
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £11
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • FlixBus
      7h 50m
      0
      08:00
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      15:50
      Darlington
      Town Hall
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 1h 25m 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 13h 15m 06:15 Exeter Coach Station 19:30 Darlington Central Coach Station  Economy £23
National Express 11h 10m 16:45 Exeter Coach Station 03:55 Darlington Central Coach Station  Economy £50
National Express 12h 50m 02:05 Exeter Coach Station 14:55 Darlington Central Coach Station  Economy £64

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 12h 50m 02:05 Exeter Coach Station 14:55 Darlington Central Coach Station  Economy £47
National Express 11h 10m 16:45 Exeter Coach Station 03:55 Darlington Central Coach Station  Economy £48
  • Did you know that if you travel from Exeter to Darlington via Birmingham, you can save more than £24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      12h 25m
      0
      03:25
      Exeter
      Honiton Road
      07:40
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £11
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • FlixBus
      7h 50m
      0
      08:00
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      15:50
      Darlington
      Town Hall
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save £24

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 11h 10m 16:45 Exeter Coach Station 03:55 Darlington Central Coach Station  Economy £47
National Express 12h 50m 02:05 Exeter Coach Station 14:55 Darlington Central Coach Station  Economy £64
  • Did you know that if you travel from Exeter to Darlington via Birmingham, you can save more than £24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      12h 25m
      0
      03:25
      Exeter
      Honiton Road
      07:40
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £11
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • FlixBus
      7h 50m
      0
      08:00
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      15:50
      Darlington
      Town Hall
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save £24

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 11h 10m 16:45 Exeter Coach Station 03:55 Darlington Central Coach Station  Economy £48
National Express 12h 50m 02:05 Exeter Coach Station 14:55 Darlington Central Coach Station  Economy £57
  • Did you know that if you travel from Exeter to Darlington via Birmingham, you can save more than £25? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      12h 25m
      0
      03:25
      Exeter
      Honiton Road
      07:40
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £11
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • FlixBus
      7h 50m
      0
      08:00
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      15:50
      Darlington
      Town Hall
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save £25

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Exeter to Darlington is £23 on 23/03/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Exeter and Darlington

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

Facts about coaches from Exeter to Darlington

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 2 times every day by bus from Exeter to Darlington in one click! Book your bus ticket from Exeter to Darlington starting from £23!

Cheapest Bus £23
Fastest Bus 11h 0m
Earliest Coach 16:45
Latest Coach 16:45
Daily Bus Connections 2 Ø
Distance 443.5 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Exeter to Darlington

Every day, 2 buses from 1 coach companies leave Exeter for Darlington: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 20/03/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 16/03
Tuesday 17/03
Wednesday 18/03
Thursday 19/03
Friday 20/03
£33
Saturday 21/03
£34
Sunday 22/03
£28
Monday 23/03
£23
Tuesday 24/03
£47
Wednesday 25/03
£47
Thursday 26/03
£48
Friday 27/03
£36
Saturday 28/03
£36
Sunday 29/03
£28
Monday 30/03
£27
Tuesday 31/03
£56
Wednesday 01/04
£52
Thursday 02/04
£32
Friday 03/04
£41
Saturday 04/04
Sunday 05/04
£33
Monday 06/04
£30
Tuesday 07/04
£47
Wednesday 08/04
£50
Thursday 09/04
£48
Friday 10/04
£33
Saturday 11/04
£31
Sunday 12/04

The cheapest time to travel from Exeter to Darlington

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Exeter to Darlington, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £23, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Exeter to Darlington. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £47.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Exeter to Darlington, with £23. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £35.

How to save money travelling from Exeter to Darlington

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 Exeter 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 bus from Exeter 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 Exeter to Darlington are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Exeter and Darlington

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Exeter to Darlington

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

FAQs about the Exeter to Darlington bus

How much does a Exeter - Darlington coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Exeter - Darlington bus trip is available from £23 and takes 13h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Exeter to Darlington is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £23 to £64. 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 Exeter - Darlington route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Exeter 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 Exeter take?

The quickest coach from Exeter to Darlington is provided by National Express and takes 11h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £37. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Exeter to Darlington?

The earliest bus to Darlington departs from Exeter at 16:45. 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 Exeter to Darlington?

The latest bus to Darlington departs from Exeter at 16:45. 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 Exeter - Darlington route?

Passengers looking to travel from Exeter 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 Exeter and Darlington?

You can check all the direct connections between Exeter 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 Exeter?

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 Exeter 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 Exeter 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 Exeter to Darlington on your planned travel date.

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

Prices and availability for 2 trips between Exeter 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 Exeter to Darlington

Economy
Economy

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

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