The cheapest and fastest trains from Darlington to Horley
Cheapest price
$232
Average price
$233
Fastest journey
3 h 39 m
Average duration
3 h 40 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
384 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Darlington to Horley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darlington to Horley will cost around $233 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $232.
It's difficult to get from Darlington to Horley without transferring at least once.
8:26 AM3h40Darlington12:06 PMHorley$2321One-way1 transfer
8:57 AM3h43Darlington12:40 PMHorley$2321One-way1 transfer
9:26 AM3h40Darlington1:06 PMHorley$2321One-way1 transfer
9:58 AM3h42Darlington1:40 PMHorley$2321One-way1 transfer
10:26 AM3h40Darlington2:06 PMHorley$2321One-way1 transfer
12:27 PM3h39Darlington4:06 PMHorley$2321One-way1 transfer
4:27 PM3h39Darlington8:06 PMHorley$2321One-way1 transfer
8:26 AM3h40Darlington12:06 PMHorley$2321One-way1 transfer
9:26 AM3h40Darlington1:06 PMHorley$2321One-way1 transfer
10:26 AM3h40Darlington2:06 PMHorley$2321One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Darlington to Horley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Horley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $86. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $86, and a train costs an average of $232.
Distance: 238 miles (384 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$233 Average price | $99 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 27m Average total duration 16h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Horley:
A bus is $134 (€109) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Horley costing on average $233 (€191).
Other travel options to Horley take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 57m.
You'll arrive about 1h 12m sooner (3h 50m by train vs 5h 2m by car). Tickets start at around $233 (€191) compared to roughly $97 (€80) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Darlington to Horley train times
The table below shows live departures for Darlington to Horley trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:26 AM Darlington | 3h40 | 12:06 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:57 AM Darlington | 3h43 | 12:40 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:26 AM Darlington | 3h40 | 1:06 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:58 AM Darlington | 3h42 | 1:40 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:26 AM Darlington | 3h40 | 2:06 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:58 AM Darlington | 3h42 | 2:40 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:26 AM Darlington | 3h40 | 3:06 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:58 AM Darlington | 3h42 | 3:40 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:27 PM Darlington | 3h39 | 4:06 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:58 PM Darlington | 3h42 | 4:40 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:26 PM Darlington | 3h40 | 5:06 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:58 PM Darlington | 3h42 | 5:40 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:26 PM Darlington | 3h40 | 6:06 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:58 PM Darlington | 3h42 | 6:40 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:26 PM Darlington | 3h40 | 7:06 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:58 PM Darlington | 3h42 | 7:40 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:27 PM Darlington | 3h39 | 8:06 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:58 PM Darlington | 3h42 | 8:40 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:26 PM Darlington | 3h40 | 9:06 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Darlington to Horley
Trains from Darlington to Horley run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $232 (€190) but you can travel from only $86 (€70) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 22:29. The fastest train covers the 238 miles (384 km) distance in 3h 26m.
Distance 238 miles (384 km) |
Average train duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $232 (€190) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 26m |
First train 3:45 AM |
Last train 10:29 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) from Darlington to Horley trainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) trains will get you between Darlington and Horley from $86 (€70). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
FAQs: Trains from Darlington to Horley
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Darlington to Horley by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Horley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Darlington to Horley
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: text phones are available and staff are on hand to assist as required due to no low level phones
- Accessible taxis: Generally available but advance booking recommended
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets can be accessed from all platforms. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Reception on Platform 1 upon request
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: stations front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement coach services depart from the station entrance
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Station is unstaffed there are 2 entrances to the staton, one is via steep steps 11 in total, the other is via a stepped ramps and about 40-50 metres in length
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station.Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops 150 yards from the railway bridge
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 19:45 Saturday 06:20 - 19:45 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
- Type of shops available: Florist in Booking Hall
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall and Platforms 2 and 3
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting areas are available on platforms 2 and 3 and in the booking hall
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On overbridge & near side entrance to Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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