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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 prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 182 miles (293 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$95 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 20m Average total duration 8h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Aberdeen:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Aberdeen costing on average $95 (€78).
A bus is $530 (€434) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darlington to Aberdeen costing on average $563 (€461).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 13m.
Bus takes on average 8h 50m.
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.
5:05 AM8h55Darlington2:00 PMAberdeen$2611One-way0 transfers
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5:05 AM8h55Darlington2:00 PMAberdeen$2611One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:40 AM5h50Darlington12:30 PMAberdeen$3421One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:50 AM6h10Darlington2:00 PMAberdeen$5601One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Aberdeen:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Aberdeen costing on average $95 (€78).
A bus is $530 (€434) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darlington to Aberdeen costing on average $563 (€461).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 13m.
Bus takes on average 8h 50m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Middlesbrough, Bus Station and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
- Trains mostly depart from Darlington station (DAR) and arrive in Aberdeen station (ABD).
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country to go to Aberdeen by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Aberdeen by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country.
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