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Compare bus and train for Bradford to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 47m. 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 $39.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Darlington costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
Tickets start at around $31 compared to roughly $24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-7.62. The journey takes 2h 10m versus 1h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
9:06 PM1h34Bradford10:40 PMDarlington$551One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 9:06 PM1h34Bradford10:40 PMDarlington$551One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 9:27 AM1h21Bradford10:48 AMDarlington$561One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 3:21 PM1h27Bradford4:48 PMDarlington$561One-way1 transfer
- 10:20 AM1h28Bradford11:48 AMDarlington$561One-way1 transfer
- 11:20 AM1h28Bradford12:48 PMDarlington$561One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Darlington:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Darlington costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
- Around 5 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 Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre).
- Travel with National Express to go to Darlington by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, CrossCountry to go to Darlington by train.
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