How much is the bus ticket from Darlington to Leeds?

The cheapest bus tickets from Darlington to Leeds start from $24. The average price for this route is around $24. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Darlington to Leeds?

The average bus trip duration from Darlington to Leeds is 1h 40m, covering a distance of 51 miles (81 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 20m and is operated by Megabus UK .

Which bus companies service the Darlington to Leeds route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from National Express , Megabus UK .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Darlington to Leeds?

The earliest bus departs from Darlington to Leeds at 2:25pm. And the latest bus departs at 2:25pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Darlington to Leeds?

A bus trip from Darlington to Leeds generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Darlington to Leeds?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29741 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Darlington to Leeds?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Darlington to Leeds?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Darlington to Leeds?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Darlington to Leeds from $22 | Compare & Save up to 12%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Darlington to Leeds on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:25pm	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	1h 40m	4:05pm	Leeds Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:25pm	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	1h 40m	4:05pm	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Darlington to Leeds on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:25pm	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	1h 40m	4:05pm	Leeds Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:25pm	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	1h 40m	4:05pm	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Darlington to Leeds on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:25pm	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	1h 40m	4:05pm	Leeds Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:25pm	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	1h 40m	4:05pm	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Darlington to Leeds on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:25pm	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	1h 40m	4:05pm	Leeds Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:25pm	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	1h 40m	4:05pm	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:11 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Darlington to Leeds

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Leeds. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

50 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $25	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $105	Average Duration56m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $14	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Darlington and Leeds?

Stops in Darlington

A
Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)
Feethams, opp Town Hall, Darlington DL1
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Stops in Leeds

A
Leeds Coach Station
York Street, Leeds, LS2, United Kingdom
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B
Leeds Bradford Airport
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C
20 Central Rd
Vassali House, 20 Central Rd, Leeds LS1 6DE, UK
D
Leeds Bus Stop F5
46 New York St, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS2 7DY, UK
E
St Peter's Street
St Peter's St, Leeds, UK
F
Leeds
75 Kirkgate, Leeds LS2, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,741 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29741 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $24

National Express Darlington Leeds recent customer reviews

Prompt service

Craig C.

October 13, 2019

Brilliant would recomend to anyone and travel again

Bethany S.

March 20, 2019

Megabus UK

3.5/54,278 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Based on 4278 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at $46

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.

September 13, 2024

See previous commemts

Eileen C.

October 9, 2022

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Darlington to Leeds by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Darlington to Leeds?
The cheapest bus tickets from Darlington to Leeds start from $24. The average price for this route is around $24. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Darlington to Leeds?
The average bus trip duration from Darlington to Leeds is 1h 40m, covering a distance of 51 miles (81 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 20m and is operated by Megabus UK.
Which bus companies service the Darlington to Leeds route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from National Express, Megabus UK.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Darlington to Leeds?
The earliest bus departs from Darlington to Leeds at 2:25pm. And the latest bus departs at 2:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Darlington to Leeds?
A bus trip from Darlington to Leeds generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Darlington to Leeds?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29741 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Darlington to Leeds?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Darlington to Leeds?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Darlington to Leeds?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/29

$22

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$22

12/02

$22

12/03

$22

12/04

$22

12/05

$22

12/06

$22

The cheapest trip from Darlington to Leeds was searched and found on Dec 5, 2025 with a price of $22

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 $22 to $25 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 $22 which is on 2025-12-05.