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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a train costs an average of $117.
Distance: 141 miles (228 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$117 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Birmingham to Darlington
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Darlington, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Darlington:
A bus is $81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Darlington costing on average $117.
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (2h 47m by train vs 2h 59m by car). Tickets start at around $117 compared to roughly $72 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.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Darlington
How to get from Birmingham to Darlington by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Darlington is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:00 AM 7h50 Birmingham 2:50 PM Darlington $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:00 AM 7h50 Birmingham 2:50 PM Darlington $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:00 AM 5h55 Birmingham 2:55 PM Darlington $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:55 AM 6h05 Birmingham 5:00 PM Darlington $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Darlington:
A bus is $81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Darlington costing on average $117.
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Darlington as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Darlington station (DAR).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Darlington by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway to go to Darlington by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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