Bus Bournemouth to Darlington: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Bournemouth to Darlington

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bournemouth to Darlington from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

from $60

tomorrow

from $46

Sunday

from $51

Monday

Tuesday

from $60

Wednesday

from $45

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	10h 25m	4:40 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	3:05 PM	Darlington	Central Bus Station		Economy	$60	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2025 4:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2025 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
	National Express	13h 40m	5:50 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	7:30 PM	Darlington	Central Bus Station		Economy	$64	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2025 5:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	13h 0m	3:00 PM	Bournemouth	University	4:00 AM	Darlington	Central Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2025 3:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
National Express	9h 45m	6:15 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	4:00 AM	Darlington	Central Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2025 6:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
National Express	11h 40m	7:35 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	7:15 PM	Darlington	Central Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2025 7:35:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2025 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
National Express	10h 20m	4:40 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	3:00 PM	Darlington	Central Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2025 4:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	11h 40m	7:35 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	7:15 PM	Darlington	Central Bus Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 7:35:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
National Express	9h 45m	6:15 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	4:00 AM	Darlington	Central Bus Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 6:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
National Express	10h 20m	4:40 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	3:00 PM	Darlington	Central Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 4:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
National Express	13h 0m	3:00 PM	Bournemouth	University	4:00 AM	Darlington	Central Bus Station	Economy	$58	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 3:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	10h 30m	5:30 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	4:00 AM	Darlington	Central Bus Station		Economy	$60	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2025 5:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2025 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
	National Express	10h 20m	4:40 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	3:00 PM	Darlington	Central Bus Station		Economy	$68	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2025 4:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Bournemouth to Darlington via Birmingham, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  11h 15m
  
  0
  
  8:00 AM
  
  Bournemouth
  Train Station
  
  12:30 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $25
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 8:00:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
- National Express
  
  5h 15m
  
  0
  
  2:00 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  7:15 PM
  
  Darlington
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $24
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 2:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	10h 20m	4:40 AM	Bournemouth	Train Station	3:00 PM	Darlington	Central Bus Station		Economy	$45	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2025 4:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
	National Express	10h 30m	5:30 PM	Bournemouth	Train Station	4:00 AM	Darlington	Central Bus Station		Economy	$55	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2025 5:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2025 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Frequency of bus connections between Bournemouth and Darlington

See here how frequent the connections between Bournemouth and Darlington are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Bournemouth to Darlington. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Bournemouth and Darlington.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 6 buses from Bournemouth to Darlington, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Bournemouth and Darlington, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bournemouth to Darlington

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 2 times every day by bus from Bournemouth to Darlington in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bournemouth to Darlington starting from $45!

Cheapest Bus	$45
Fastest Bus	9h 45m
Earliest Bus	4:40 AM
Latest Bus	5:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	263.3 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Bournemouth to Darlington

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Bournemouth for Darlington: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/20

Monday 07/21

Tuesday 07/22

Wednesday 07/23

Thursday 07/24

Friday 07/25

$60

Saturday 07/26

$46

Sunday 07/27

$51

Monday 07/28

Tuesday 07/29

$60

Wednesday 07/30

$45

Thursday 07/31

Friday 08/01

$49

Saturday 08/02

$52

Sunday 08/03

Monday 08/04

Tuesday 08/05

$46

Wednesday 08/06

Thursday 08/07

Friday 08/08

Saturday 08/09

Sunday 08/10

Monday 08/11

Tuesday 08/12

Wednesday 08/13

Thursday 08/14

$35

Friday 08/15

$33

Saturday 08/16

The cheapest time to travel from Bournemouth to Darlington

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bournemouth to Darlington, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $45, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bournemouth to Darlington. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $60.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bournemouth to Darlington, with $45. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $51.

How to save money travelling from Bournemouth to Darlington

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Bournemouth to Darlington in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Bournemouth to Darlington, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Bournemouth to Darlington are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Bournemouth and Darlington

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Bournemouth and Darlington.

University

Fern Barrow

Westbourne

Poole Rd

Coach Station

Square

Gervis Pl 9

Pier

Exeter Road

Central Bus Station

Park Ln 14

Town Hall

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Bournemouth to Darlington? Compare all modes of transports from Bournemouth to Darlington.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bournemouth to Darlington

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Bournemouth to Darlington? Or which bus companies serve the route Bournemouth to Darlington? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Bournemouth to Darlington bus

How much does a Bournemouth Darlington bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $45 and takes 10h 20m to reach Darlington. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bournemouth to Darlington?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $45 and $68. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Darlington.

On average, how many connections are available from Bournemouth to Darlington each day?

Every day, the Bournemouth to Darlington bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Bournemouth to Darlington take?

The fastest bus from Bournemouth to Darlington is offered by National Express and takes 9h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $50. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bournemouth to Darlington?

The earliest bus arriving in Darlington from Bournemouth starts at 4:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Bournemouth to Darlington?

The latest bus trip departing from Bournemouth for Darlington starts at 5:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Bournemouth Darlington route?

When traveling by bus from Bournemouth to Darlington, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Darlington?

You can check all the direct connections between Bournemouth and Darlington by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the Bournemouth to Darlington bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Bournemouth Darlington bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bournemouth Darlington bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bournemouth to Darlington on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bournemouth to Darlington

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Bournemouth and to Darlington

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bournemouth and to Darlington. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!