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Compare train and bus for Darlington to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€46 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Darlington to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Darlington to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Edinburgh:
A bus is $1 (€0.86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Edinburgh costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Darlington and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Darlington station (DAR) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Lumo, Cross Country to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 6 direct trains per day with LNER, CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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