How to travel from Darlington to Edinburgh

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Travel Information to Edinburgh from Darlington

distanceDistance117 miles (189 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$21 - $24
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $21 (€19) • 1 h 56 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $21 (€19) • 1 h 56 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express or East Coast

Take a train or bus to travel 117 miles (189 km) from Darlington to Edinburgh. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or East Coast among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Darlington to Edinburgh.

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Compare train and bus for Darlington to Edinburgh

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 18 16Cheapest
Average price 42 29Cheapest
Average duration1h 56m3h 45m
Direct Options
First departure3:10 AM2:50 AM
Last departure10:22 PM9:45 PM
No. of daily departures81
Companies
  • Cross Country
  • Lumo
  • Transpennine Express
  • London North Eastern Railway
  • National Express

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from Darlington to Edinburgh

How to get from Darlington to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Darlington to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
03:00PM3h55
Darlington
06:55PMEdinburgh
$361One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
National Express
03:00PM3h55
Darlington
06:55PMEdinburgh
$361One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
National Express
03:50AM3h45
Darlington
07:35AMEdinburgh
$361One-way
0 transfers

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You can travel by travel to Edinburgh from Darlington with CrossCountry and National Express. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains from Darlington to Edinburgh. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

    National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Darlington - Edinburgh travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

      FAQs: Travel from Darlington to Edinburgh

      FAQs: Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Darlington to Edinburgh.
      FAQs

      You can get to Edinburgh from Darlington 2 different ways: train or bus.

      The cheapest way to travel between Darlington and Edinburgh is a train with an average price of $21 (€19).

      This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Edinburgh:

      Taking a train costs $2 (€2) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $24 (€21).

      The fastest way to get to Edinburgh from Darlington is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 56 min.

      Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

      Getting to Edinburgh by bus takes 3 h 55 min on average.

      Edinburgh is approximately 117 miles (189 km) away from Darlington.

      The average frequency per day from Darlington to Edinburgh is:

      • 16 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Edinburgh from Darlington as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Darlington to Edinburgh:

      • Buses from Darlington to Edinburgh most often leave from Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
      • Trains mostly leave from Darlington and tend to arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Darlington to Edinburgh:

      • You can take a bus from Darlington to Edinburgh with National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for $24 (€21) with National Express from Darlington to Edinburgh.
      • You can take a train from Darlington to Edinburgh with East Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express or Lumo. Cheap tickets can be found for $21 (€19) with TransPennine Express from Darlington to Edinburgh.

      Yes, there are direct services available from Darlington to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:

      • Direct trains with East Coast or CrossCountry with 16 direct trains per day.

      Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Edinburgh as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Darlington and Edinburgh.

      Looking to extend your trip from Darlington to Edinburgh? Many Omio customers who go from Darlington to Edinburgh usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester or Aberdeen. If you're looking to explore London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester or Aberdeen from Edinburgh, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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