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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 an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $93 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 $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Edinburgh costing on average $46.
A bus is $299 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darlington to Edinburgh costing on average $319.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
Flight takes on average 9h 0m.
The journey is about 1h 3m faster (2h 13m by train vs 3h 16m by car) and roughly $46 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($46 vs $93). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:55 PM4h55Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)8:50 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$361One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:55 PM4h55Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)8:50 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$361One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G802019:33 AM3h37Darlington station (DAR)1:10 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$481One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G80223 · G802251:34 PM3h52Darlington station (DAR)5:26 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$771One-way1 transfer
- NX5912:55 PM3h40Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)6:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$451One-way0 transfers
- GR026400 · GR026300+
G900928:02 AM4h28Darlington station (DAR)12:30 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$611One-way2 transfers
BA4003 · BA410812:50 PM9h45Newcastle Airport10:35 PMEdinburgh Airport$5861One-way1 transfer
BA1341 · BA14626:05 AM14h20Newcastle Airport8:25 PMEdinburgh Airport$6281One-way1 transfer- BA1341 · BA14646:05 AM16h15Newcastle Airport10:20 PMEdinburgh Airport$6871One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Edinburgh:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Edinburgh costing on average $46.
A bus is $299 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darlington to Edinburgh costing on average $319.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
Flight takes on average 9h 0m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- 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, 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 National Express, FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Lumo, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 7 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country.
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