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Compare train, bus, and flight for Darlington to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, while a flight costs an average of $827.
Distance: 182 miles (293 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$113 Average price | $827 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Darlington to Aberdeen
Compare the available ways to get from Darlington to Aberdeen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Aberdeen:
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Aberdeen costing on average $113.
A bus is $778 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darlington to Aberdeen costing on average $827.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 23m.
Bus takes on average 7h 50m.
You'll arrive about 36m sooner (4h 53m by train vs 5h 29m by car). Tickets start at around $113 compared to roughly $93 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 Darlington to Aberdeen
How to get from Darlington to Aberdeen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Darlington to Aberdeen is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:35 AM 4h05 Darlington 12:40 PM Aberdeen $670 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:35 AM 4h05 Darlington 12:40 PM Aberdeen $670 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:35 AM 4h05 Darlington 12:40 PM Aberdeen $670 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:50 PM 5h45 Darlington 10:35 PM Aberdeen $711 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Aberdeen:
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Aberdeen costing on average $113.
A bus is $778 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darlington to Aberdeen costing on average $827.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 23m.
Bus takes on average 7h 50m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Darlington and Aberdeen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in Aberdeen Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Darlington station (DAR) and arrive in Aberdeen station (ABD).
- Buses mostly depart from Middlesbrough, Bus Station and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Aberdeen by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail to go to Aberdeen by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Aberdeen by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway.
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