What is the best way to travel from Bristol to Darlington?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Darlington from Bristol?
You can reach Darlington with just £29 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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National Express9h 30m018:30BristolCoach Station04:00DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 18:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
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National Express8h 15m011:00BristolCoach Station19:15DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 11:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 19:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
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National Express9h 10m005:50BristolCoach Station15:00DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 05:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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National Express8h 15m011:00BristolCoach Station19:15DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 11:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 19:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
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National Express9h 30m018:30BristolCoach Station04:00DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 18:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
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National Express9h 10m005:50BristolCoach Station15:00DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 05:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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National Express8h 30m011:00BristolCoach Station19:30DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 11:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
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National Express9h 10m005:50BristolCoach Station15:00DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 05:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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National Express9h 30m018:30BristolCoach Station04:00DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 18:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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National Express10h 15m017:45BristolCoach Station04:00DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 17:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
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National Express9h 10m005:50BristolCoach Station15:00DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 05:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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National Express10h 15m017:45BristolCoach Station04:00DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 17:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
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National Express9h 10m005:50BristolCoach Station15:00DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 05:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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National Express10h 15m017:45BristolCoach Station04:00DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 17:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
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National Express9h 10m005:50BristolCoach Station15:00DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 05:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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National Express9h 30m018:30BristolCoach Station04:00DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 18:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
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National Express9h 15m005:50BristolCoach Station15:05DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 05:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 15:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
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National Express9h 40m009:50BristolCoach Station19:30DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 09:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Cheapest Buses Friday
What are the fastest trips from Bristol to Darlington?
You can get to Darlington from Bristol in just 8h 15m with a Bus from National Express. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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National Express8h 15m011:00BristolCoach Station19:15DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 11:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 19:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
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National Express9h 10m005:50BristolCoach Station15:00DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 05:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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National Express9h 30m018:30BristolCoach Station04:00DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 18:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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National Express8h 15m011:00BristolCoach Station19:15DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 11:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 19:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
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National Express9h 10m005:50BristolCoach Station15:00DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 05:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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National Express9h 30m018:30BristolCoach Station04:00DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 18:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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National Express8h 30m011:00BristolCoach Station19:30DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 11:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
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National Express9h 10m005:50BristolCoach Station15:00DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 05:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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National Express9h 30m018:30BristolCoach Station04:00DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 18:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Fastest Buses Monday
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National Express9h 10m005:50BristolCoach Station15:00DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 05:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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National Express10h 15m017:45BristolCoach Station04:00DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 17:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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National Express9h 10m005:50BristolCoach Station15:00DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 05:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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National Express10h 15m017:45BristolCoach Station04:00DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 17:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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National Express9h 10m005:50BristolCoach Station15:00DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 05:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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National Express10h 15m017:45BristolCoach Station04:00DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 17:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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National Express9h 15m005:50BristolCoach Station15:05DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 05:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 15:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
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National Express9h 30m018:30BristolCoach Station04:00DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 18:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
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National Express9h 40m009:50BristolCoach Station19:30DarlingtonCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 09:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Fastest Buses Friday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Bristol to Darlington
What are the most popular stations in Bristol and Darlington?
In Bristol, you will usually depart from Temple Meads Station, Parkway Station or Avonmouth Station, while in Darlington you will be arriving at Central Coach Station, Dinsdale Train Station or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Darlington from Bristol? With 2 connections between 1 Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Bristol and Darlington, you can pay as low as £29 with a Bus from National Express.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from National Express: you will get to Darlington in just 8h 15m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Bristol and Darlington are National Express, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Bristol and Darlington is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Brislington or to Durham Tees Valley Airport, and look at flights from Bristol Airport, and landing at Durham Tees Valley Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Bristol to Darlington?
The most popular companies between Bristol and Darlington, are National Express. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express
All you need to know when you travel from Bristol to Darlington
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Bristol to Darlington. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Bristol to Darlington
How can I reach Darlington from Bristol?
Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Bus, with which you can get to Darlington from Bristol.
How far is Darlington from Bristol?
The distance between Bristol and Darlington is 348.1 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Bristol and Darlington?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 9 kgs of CO2, a train 12 kgs, a car 59 kgs, and a flight 86 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Bristol to Darlington?
You can get to Darlington with just £29 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Darlington?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Darlington in just 8h 15m with a Bus from National Express.
More routes to Bristol and to Darlington
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Bristol and to Darlington. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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