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Compare bus and train for Bradford to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 20m. 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 bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$44 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Darlington:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Darlington costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 19m.
Travel optionsfrom Bradford to Darlington
How to get from Bradford to Darlington by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bradford to Darlington is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:21 AM1h29Bradford8:50 AMDarlington$551One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
7:21 AM1h29Bradford8:50 AMDarlington$551One-way1 transfer
Fastest
8:08 AM1h24Bradford9:32 AMDarlington$1101One-way1 transfer
Other options
8:21 AM1h27Bradford9:48 AMDarlington$561One-way1 transfer
9:21 AM1h27Bradford10:48 AMDarlington$561One-way1 transfer
10:21 AM1h27Bradford11:48 AMDarlington$561One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Darlington:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Darlington costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 19m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bradford and Darlington as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bradford Interchange (BDI) and arrive in Darlington station (DAR).
- Buses mostly depart from Shipley, Market Square and arrive in Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre).
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Darlington by train.
- Travel with National Express, First Bradford to go to Darlington by bus.
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