The cheapest and fastest trains from Loughborough to Darlington
Cheapest price
$207
Average price
$207
Fastest journey
2 h 23 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
197 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Loughborough to Darlington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Loughborough to Darlington will cost around $207 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $207.
It's difficult to get from Loughborough to Darlington without transferring at least once.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Loughborough to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Loughborough to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a train costs an average of $170.
Distance: 122 miles (197 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
$170 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest |
3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Loughborough to Darlington train times
The table below shows live departures for Loughborough to Darlington trains for today, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:50 PM Loughborough | 3h08 | 8:58 PM Darlington | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:48 PM Loughborough | 3h19 | 10:07 PM Darlington | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, March 23 | |||||
![]() | 6:00 AM Loughborough | 3h05 | 9:05 AM Darlington | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:47 AM Loughborough | 2h23 | 9:10 AM Darlington | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:53 AM Loughborough | 3h00 | 10:53 AM Darlington | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Loughborough to Darlington
Trains from Loughborough to Darlington run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $170 (€138) but you can travel from only $47 (€38) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 20:51. The fastest train covers the 122 miles (197 km) distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 122 miles (197 km) |
Average train duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $170 (€138) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 10m |
First train 03:45 |
Last train 20:51 |
Cheapest month Aug |
Cheapest day Sat |
High season Apr - Jun |
Low season Oct - Dec |
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FAQs: Trains from Loughborough to Darlington
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Loughborough 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Loughborough to Darlington
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Nottingham Road.
- The Basin
- The Orange Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Premier Inn Loughborough
- Travelodge Loughborough Central
- Ramada Loughborough Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-3
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
- 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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