How far is Darlington from Durham?

About 18 miles (29 km) separate Darlington and Durham.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Darlington to Durham?

Buses traveling from Darlington to Durham leave from Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall) and arrive at Durham Bus Station.

What are the best sights and things to do in Durham?

Once in Durham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Head of Steam, Darlington Railway Centre & Museum, Walworth Castle, Killhope - The North of England Lead Mining Museum, Crook Hall and Durham Cathedral.

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Previously seen trips

Next departures for Darlington to Durham on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:50am	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	35m	4:25am	Durham Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	40m	5:10pm	Durham Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	40m	5:10pm	Durham Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:50am	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	35m	4:25am	Durham Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:50am	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	35m	4:25am	Durham Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Darlington to Durham

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

35mAverage Duration

18 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $8	Average Duration35m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$8 - $26	Average Duration16m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Darlington and Durham?

Stops in Darlington

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

A
Durham Bus Station
28 North Road, Durham DH1 4SG, UK
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National Express

4/529,733 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Megabus UK

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Darlington to Durham by bus

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$6

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$6

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The cheapest trip from Darlington to Durham was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $6

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

You can expect to pay from $6 to $10 for a bus ticket from Darlington to Durham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-11-27.