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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 $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, while a train costs an average of $71.
Distance: 182 miles (293 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$71 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Aberdeen:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Aberdeen costing on average $71.
A bus is $267 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darlington to Aberdeen costing on average $333.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 5m.
Flight takes on average 9h 51m.
The journey is about 55m faster (4h 34m by train vs 5h 29m by car) and roughly $24 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($71 vs $95). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C01972 · G802078:34 AM8h33Darlington station (DAR)5:07 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$1181One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- C01972 · G802078:34 AM8h33Darlington station (DAR)5:07 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$1181One-way1 transfer
Fastest
BA1327 · BA13109:55 AM5h05Newcastle Airport3:00 PMAberdeen Airport$9021One-way1 transfer
Other options
G89627+G802078:17 AM8h50Darlington station (DAR)5:07 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$1181One-way1 transfer- C01972 · C01953+
L870198:34 AM7h24Darlington station (DAR)3:58 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$1521One-way2 transfers - G89627+C01953+L870198:17 AM7h41Darlington station (DAR)3:58 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$1521One-way2 transfers
- BA1327 · BA13149:55 AM8h25Newcastle Airport6:20 PMAberdeen Airport$7561One-way1 transfer
- BA1341 · BA13106:10 AM8h50Newcastle Airport3:00 PMAberdeen Airport$9021One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Aberdeen:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Aberdeen costing on average $71.
A bus is $810 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darlington to Aberdeen costing on average $860.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 4m.
Bus takes on average 7h 50m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Darlington station (DAR) and arrive in Aberdeen station (ABD).
- Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in Aberdeen Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Middlesbrough, Bus Station and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
- Travel with National Express to go to Aberdeen by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country to go to Aberdeen by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country.
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