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York Castle Museum
Social history museum in the former prison complex, famous for recreated Victorian streets and everyday life displays.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
26 m
Average duration
26 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
70 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Darlington to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darlington to York will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 12 trains that leave Darlington for York on Sat, Jun 20, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 70 km distance in an average of 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 26 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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C02030Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a bus costs an average of $24.
Distance: 43 miles (70 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to York:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Darlington to York costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 21m.
You'll arrive about 43m sooner (28m by train vs 1h 11m by car). Tickets start at around $20 (€16) compared to roughly $18 (€14) 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.
Direct services run with London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, TransPennine Express.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Darlington to York trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G01146 | 8:11 AM Darlington station (DAR) | 0h27 | 8:38 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02043 | 8:26 AM Darlington station (DAR) | 0h26 | 8:52 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G16011 | 8:35 AM Darlington station (DAR) | 0h27 | 9:02 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01938 | 8:58 AM Darlington station (DAR) | 0h30 | 9:28 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29867 | 9:12 AM Darlington station (DAR) | 0h27 | 9:39 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02003 | 9:26 AM Darlington station (DAR) | 0h26 | 9:52 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Darlington to York run on average 12 times per day, taking around 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 43 miles (70 km) distance in 26m.
Distance 43 miles (70 km) |
Average train duration 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 26m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Social history museum in the former prison complex, famous for recreated Victorian streets and everyday life displays.
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National collection of historic locomotives and railway engineering, widely regarded as one of York’s top free attractions.
York’s most famous medieval street, known for overhanging timber buildings and constant visitor interest.
Central riverside gardens with abbey ruins, lawns, and one of the city’s best places for a relaxed historic walk.
Green space beside York Minster offering classic cathedral views and a quieter break from the busy centre.
The county’s best-known speciality, a baked batter pudding traditionally served with roast beef and gravy in Yorkshire Sunday lunches.
A classic Yorkshire Sunday roast of beef, roast potatoes, vegetables, gravy, and Yorkshire pudding; deeply associated with the region.
Cured ham traditionally linked to York, known for its mild flavour and historic association with the city’s butchery and curing trade.
Established fine dining restaurant from Tommy Banks, focused on seasonal tasting menus and refined Yorkshire produce.
Well-known riverside restaurant serving modern British food with strong Yorkshire ingredients in an elegant but relaxed setting.
Popular steak and cocktail venue known for quality meat, polished service, and a stylish brasserie atmosphere near the city walls.
Moderate by UK standards. Pub meals and attractions are manageable, but hotels and weekend dining cost more.
About 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up taxis. Small tips are optional in cafés, pubs, and for hotel staff.
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