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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 an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, while a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m 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 |
 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 Bradford to Darlington
Compare the available ways to get from Bradford to Darlington, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Darlington:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Darlington costing on average $44 (€37).
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (1h 16m by train vs 1h 31m by car). Tickets start at around $44 (€37) compared to roughly $23 (€20) 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 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:38 PM 2h17 Bradford 2:55 PM Darlington Find prices2 transfers
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12:38 PM 2h17 Bradford 2:55 PM Darlington Find prices2 transfers
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12:38 PM 2h17 Bradford 2:55 PM Darlington Find prices2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Darlington:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Darlington costing on average $44 (€37).
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
- Around 13 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 National Express to go to Darlington by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express to go to Darlington by train.
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