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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Edinburgh:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Edinburgh costing on average $49 (€40).
A bus is $397 (€325) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darlington to Edinburgh costing on average $421 (€344).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
Flight takes on average 7h 42m.
Travel optionsfrom Darlington to Edinburgh
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:55 PM5h50Darlington9:45 PMEdinburgh$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:55 PM5h50Darlington9:45 PMEdinburgh$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2:55 PM3h40Darlington6:35 PMEdinburgh$371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Edinburgh:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Edinburgh costing on average $49 (€40).
A bus is $397 (€325) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darlington to Edinburgh costing on average $421 (€344).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
Flight takes on average 7h 42m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Darlington and Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport.
- 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 London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Lumo, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
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