How much does a bus ticket from Darlington to Manchester Airport cost?

The bus ticket price from Darlington to Manchester Airport starts at R 521. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Darlington to Manchester Airport is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Darlington to Manchester Airport?

The average travel time between Darlington and Manchester Airport is around , although the fastest bus will take about 2h 32m. This is the time it takes to travel the 125 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Darlington and Manchester Airport?

The number of buses from Darlington to Manchester Airport can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Darlington to Manchester Airport by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Darlington to Manchester Airport?

When taking the bus from Darlington to Manchester Airport, you can travel comfortably and safely with Transpennine Express, National Express, Megabus UK.

Bus from Darlington to Manchester Airport from R 496 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next departures

Next departures from Darlington to Manchester on 13 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:25	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	4h 20m	18:45	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Cheapest
16:37	Darlington	2h 32m	19:09	Manchester Airport	Fastest
14:25	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	4h 20m	18:45	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags
09:36	Darlington	2h 33m	12:09	Manchester Airport	No tags
09:36	Darlington	2h 33m	12:09	Manchester Airport	No tags
10:36	Darlington	2h 33m	13:09	Manchester Airport	No tags
10:36	Darlington	2h 33m	13:09	Manchester Airport	No tags
15:36	Darlington	2h 33m	18:09	Manchester Airport	No tags

Next departures from Darlington to Manchester on 14 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:25	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	4h 20m	18:45	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Cheapest
16:37	Darlington	2h 32m	19:09	Manchester Airport	Fastest
14:25	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	4h 20m	18:45	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags
09:36	Darlington	2h 33m	12:09	Manchester Airport	No tags
09:36	Darlington	2h 33m	12:09	Manchester Airport	No tags
10:36	Darlington	2h 33m	13:09	Manchester Airport	No tags
10:36	Darlington	2h 33m	13:09	Manchester Airport	No tags
15:36	Darlington	2h 33m	18:09	Manchester Airport	No tags

Next departures from Darlington to Manchester on 15 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:25	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	4h 5m	18:30	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Cheapest
11:50	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	3h 10m	15:00	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Fastest
11:50	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	3h 10m	15:00	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags
14:25	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	4h 5m	18:30	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags

Next departures from Darlington to Manchester on 16 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:50	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	3h 10m	15:00	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Cheapest
08:19	Darlington	2h 57m	11:16	Manchester Airport	Fastest
11:50	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	3h 10m	15:00	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags
08:19	Darlington	2h 57m	11:16	Manchester Airport	No tags
14:25	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	4h 5m	18:30	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags
09:20	Darlington	3h 9m	12:29	Manchester Airport	No tags
14:25	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	4h 5m	18:30	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags
09:20	Darlington	3h 9m	12:29	Manchester Airport	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Darlington to Manchester Airport

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Manchester Airport. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 521, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 20mAverage duration

138 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 521 - R 642	Average duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 554 - R 2 798	Average duration2h 34m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Official partners

National Express

4/529 706 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29706 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 R 231

National Express Darlington Manchester recent customer reviews

Very professional service

Peter B.

25 October 2025

The bus was 30 mins late , otherwise all was fine

Zainab Z.

5 May 2024

Megabus UK

3.5/54 267 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Transpennine Express

3.5/521 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Darlington to Manchester by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Darlington to Manchester Airport cost?
The bus ticket price from Darlington to Manchester Airport starts at R 521. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Darlington to Manchester Airport is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Darlington to Manchester Airport?
The average travel time between Darlington and Manchester Airport is around , although the fastest bus will take about 2h 32m. This is the time it takes to travel the 125 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Darlington and Manchester Airport?
The number of buses from Darlington to Manchester Airport can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Darlington to Manchester Airport by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Darlington to Manchester Airport?
When taking the bus from Darlington to Manchester Airport, you can travel comfortably and safely with Transpennine Express, National Express, Megabus UK.