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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 $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
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$52 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m 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 |
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The best way to travel from Darlington to Edinburgh is by taking a bus 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 $0.52 (€0.42) 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 9 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Darlington station (DAR) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- 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.
- 6 direct trains per day with LNER, Cross Country.
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