What is the distance between Darlington and Manchester?

The distance separating Darlington and Manchester is 78 miles (125 km).

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

If you're headed to Manchester from Darlington, chances are that your bus will leave from Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall) and arrive at Coach Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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

Once in Manchester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Play Factore, Sightseeing Manchester, Chinatown, East Lancashire Railway and Chill Factore.

Bus Darlington to Manchester from $11 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Darlington to Manchester on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:50am	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	2h 35m	2:25pm	Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:50am	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	3h 10m	3:00pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags
Bus	11:50am	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	3h 10m	3:00pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags
Bus	2:25pm	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	4h 20m	6:45pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags
Bus	2:25pm	Darlington Bus Stop (opp Town Hall)	4h 20m	6:45pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Darlington to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 10mAverage Duration

78 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $72	Average Duration3h 45m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$27 - $159	Average Duration2h 18m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$19 - $19	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Darlington and Manchester?

Stops in Darlington

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

A
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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B
Manchester Airport
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C
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,727 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29727 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 $13

National Express Darlington Manchester recent customer reviews

Very professional service

Peter B.

October 25, 2025

The bus was 30 mins late , otherwise all was fine

Zainab Z.

May 5, 2024

Megabus UK

3.5/54,276 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Darlington to Manchester by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$23

11/22

$20

Today

$23

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$20

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11/26

$31

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$31

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The cheapest trip from Darlington to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $44 for a bus ticket from Darlington to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-24.