What is the travel distance from Darlington to Leeds?

Darlington and Leeds are 51 miles (82 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Darlington to Leeds start their journey at Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall) and wind up at Leeds Coach Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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

Once in Leeds, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Park Square, Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds City Museum, Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway and The Royal Armouries.

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

Next bus departures

Next departures for Darlington to Leeds on November 22
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 November 24
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: Last Monday at 2:40 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

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,720 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29720 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

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Based on 4274 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

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 traveling from Darlington to Leeds by bus

What is the travel distance from Darlington to Leeds?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Darlington to Leeds?
What are the best sights and things to do in Leeds?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$22

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$22

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The cheapest trip from Darlington to Leeds was searched and found on Nov 18, 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 2025-11-24.