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Compare train and bus for Darlington to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
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$30 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Darlington to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Darlington to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Darlington to Leeds
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This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Leeds:
A train is $0.05 (€0.04) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Darlington to Leeds costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 20m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Darlington and Leeds 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 Leeds, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Darlington station (DAR) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Travel with TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, LNER, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, Cross Country to go to Leeds by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Leeds by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express.
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