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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Darlington
Cheapest price
$126
Average price
$127
Fastest journey
5 h 43 m
Average duration
5 h 54 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
368 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness to Darlington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Darlington will cost around $127 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $126.
Of the 3 trains that leave Inverness for Darlington on Fri, May 15, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 15 the direct trains cover the 368 km distance in an average of 5 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 43 m .
On Fri, May 15 the slowest trains will take 6 h 16 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.
12:48 PM6h16Inverness7:04 PMDarlington$1261One-way0 transfers- 8:42 AM5h43Inverness2:25 PMDarlington$1271One-way0 transfers
- 9:42 AM5h43Inverness3:25 PMDarlington$1291One-way0 transfers
- 9:42 AM5h43Inverness3:25 PMDarlington$1291One-way0 transfers
- 8:42 AM5h43Inverness2:25 PMDarlington$1271One-way0 transfers
- 12:48 PM6h16Inverness7:04 PMDarlington$1261One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Inverness to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $120.
Distance: 228 miles (368 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$118 Average price | $418 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 56m Average total duration Fastest 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 34m Average total duration 8h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 50m Average total duration 9h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Darlington:
A bus is $77 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Darlington costing on average $118 (€95).
A bus is $376 (€302) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Inverness to Darlington costing on average $418 (€336).
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Flight takes on average 8h 34m.
Bus takes on average 9h 20m.
You'll arrive about 33m sooner (5h 26m by train vs 5h 59m by car). Tickets start at around $118 (€95) compared to roughly $109 (€88) 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 Limited (LNER).
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
Inverness to Darlington train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Darlington trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:42 AM Inverness | 5h43 | 2:25 PM Darlington | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:42 AM Inverness | 5h43 | 3:25 PM Darlington | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:48 PM Inverness | 6h16 | 7:04 PM Darlington | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Darlington
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Trains from Inverness to Darlington run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $74 (€59) but you can travel from only $40 (€32) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 18:52. The fastest train covers the 228 miles (368 km) distance in 5h 43m.
Distance 228 miles (368 km) |
Average train duration 5h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€59) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 43m |
First train 4:54 AM |
Last train 6:52 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail from Inverness to Darlington trainsScotrail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail trains will get you between Inverness and Darlington from $40 (€32). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Inverness to Darlington
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness to Darlington 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 Darlington, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Inverness to Darlington
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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 Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the Eastgate side of the station at the short stay car park
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental- 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
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