How far is Leeds from Darlington by coach?

The journey from Darlington to Leeds by coach covers an approximate distance of 51 miles (82 km).

Is there a way to reach Leeds from Darlington without a car?

The best way to go from Darlington to Leeds without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus from Darlington to Leeds from £17 | Compare & Save up to 12%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Darlington to Leeds on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	14:25	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	1h 40m	16:05	Leeds Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	14:25	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	1h 40m	16:05	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Darlington to Leeds on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	14:25	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	1h 40m	16:05	Leeds Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	14:25	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	1h 40m	16:05	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Darlington to Leeds on 17 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	14:25	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	1h 40m	16:05	Leeds Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	14:25	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	1h 40m	16:05	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Darlington to Leeds on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	14:25	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	1h 40m	16:05	Leeds Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	14:25	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	1h 40m	16:05	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Darlington to Leeds on 19 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	14:25	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	1h 40m	16:05	Leeds Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	14:25	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	1h 40m	16:05	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Darlington to Leeds on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	14:25	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	1h 40m	16:05	Leeds Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	14:25	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	1h 40m	16:05	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Darlington to Leeds

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Leeds. The journey takes about 56 minutes and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7train per day

56mAverage duration

51 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£17 - £19	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£10 - £82	Average duration56m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£10 - £10	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,711 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29711 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £17

National Express Darlington Leeds recent customer reviews

Prompt service

Craig C.

13 October 2019

Brilliant would recomend to anyone and travel again

Bethany S.

20 March 2019

Megabus UK

3.5/54,270 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Based on 4270 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at £36

Megabus Darlington Leeds recent customer reviews

I was delayed for 1hour 30minutes and this is the second time this is happening. And I think I will stop using mega bus

Oluwaseyi O.

13 September 2024

See previous commemts

Eileen C.

9 October 2022

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Where are the popular stops in Darlington and Leeds?

Stops in Darlington

A - Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)

Stops in Leeds

A - Leeds Coach Station

B - Leeds Bradford Airport

C - 20 Central Rd

D - Leeds Bus Stop F5

E - St Peter's Street

F - Leeds

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Darlington to Leeds

How far is Leeds from Darlington by coach?
The journey from Darlington to Leeds by coach covers an approximate distance of 51 miles (82 km).
Is there a way to reach Leeds from Darlington without a car?
The best way to go from Darlington to Leeds without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

13/11

£17

14/11

No data

Today

£18

16/11

£17

17/11

£17

18/11

£17

19/11

£17

20/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Darlington to Leeds was searched and found on 13 Nov 2025 with a price of £17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Darlington to Leeds as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £17 to £20 for a bus ticket from Darlington to Leeds based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £17, which is on 2025-11-18.