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

today

$19

tomorrow

$32

Saturday

Sunday

$19

Monday

$26

Tuesday

$18

Wednesday

$18

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	4h 55m	3:55 PM	Darlington	Town Hall	8:50 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square		Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Hall, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 7/23/2026 3:55:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/23/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	3h 45m	3:55 AM	Darlington	Central Bus Station	7:40 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station		Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 3:55:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
	National Express	3h 50m	3:00 PM	Darlington	Central Bus Station	6:50 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station		Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 3:00:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 55m	3:55 PM	Darlington	Town Hall	8:50 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Hall, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 3:55:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
National Express	3h 40m	2:55 PM	Darlington	Central Bus Station	6:35 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 2:55:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
National Express	3h 45m	3:55 AM	Darlington	Central Bus Station	7:40 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 3:55:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	3h 45m	3:55 AM	Darlington	Central Bus Station	7:40 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station		Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 3:55:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
	National Express	3h 40m	2:55 PM	Darlington	Central Bus Station	6:35 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station		Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 2:55:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	4h 55m	3:55 PM	Darlington	Town Hall	8:50 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square		Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Hall, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 3:55:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 55m	3:55 PM	Darlington	Town Hall	8:50 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Hall, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 3:55:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
National Express	3h 45m	3:55 AM	Darlington	Central Bus Station	7:40 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 3:55:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
National Express	3h 40m	2:55 PM	Darlington	Central Bus Station	6:35 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 2:55:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Darlington to Edinburgh is $18 on 7/28/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Darlington and Edinburgh

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Darlington to Edinburgh. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Darlington and Edinburgh.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 8 buses from Darlington to Edinburgh, while Night sees the fewest connections between Darlington and Edinburgh, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Darlington to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Darlington to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Darlington to Edinburgh starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus	$18
Fastest Bus	3h 40m
Earliest Bus	3:55 PM
Latest Bus	3:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	117.9 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Darlington to Edinburgh

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave Darlington for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/23/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

$19

Friday 07/24

$32

Saturday 07/25

$26

Sunday 07/26

$26

Monday 07/27

$26

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

$26

Thursday 07/30

$26

Friday 07/31

$26

Saturday 08/01

$26

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

$26

Tuesday 08/04

$19

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

$26

Saturday 08/08

$32

Sunday 08/09

$26

Monday 08/10

$26

Tuesday 08/11

$26

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

$26

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Darlington to Edinburgh

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

With a price starting from $18, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Darlington to Edinburgh. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $26.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Darlington to Edinburgh, with $15. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $18.

How to save money travelling from Darlington to Edinburgh

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 Darlington to Edinburgh 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 Darlington to Edinburgh, 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 Darlington to Edinburgh are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Darlington and Edinburgh

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

Central Bus Station

Park Ln 14

Town Hall

Central bus station

Multrees Walk 13-14

St Andrew Square

St Andrew's House Station

Edinburgh St Andrew's House Edinburgh St Andrew's House

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

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 Darlington to Edinburgh? Compare all modes of transports from Darlington to Edinburgh.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Darlington to Edinburgh

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

FAQs about the Darlington to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Darlington Edinburgh bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $18 and takes 4h 55m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $18 and $32. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Edinburgh.

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

Every day, the Darlington to Edinburgh 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 Darlington to Edinburgh take?

The fastest bus from Darlington to Edinburgh is offered by National Express and takes 3h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $26. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Darlington to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Darlington starts at 3:55 PM. 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 Darlington to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Darlington for Edinburgh starts at 3:55 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 Darlington Edinburgh route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Darlington and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Darlington and Edinburgh 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 and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Darlington to Edinburgh 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 Darlington Edinburgh 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 Darlington Edinburgh 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 Darlington to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Darlington and to Edinburgh

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