How to travel from Darlington to Leeds

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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 €16. 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 €16, and a train costs an average of €8.

Distance: 50 miles (81 km)

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€25

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€22

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1h 33m

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2h 11m

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from Darlington to Leeds

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressNX591
02:25PM1h40
Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)
04:05PMLeeds, Coach Station
$271One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX591
02:25PM1h40
Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)
04:05PMLeeds, Coach Station
$271One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

TransPennine ExpressL37237
01:35PM0h52
Darlington station (DAR)
02:27PMLeeds station (LDS)
$461One-way
0 transfers

Other options

CrossCountryC75094
03:12PM0h52
Darlington station (DAR)
04:04PMLeeds station (LDS)
$431One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressL37240
02:35PM0h52
Darlington station (DAR)
03:27PMLeeds station (LDS)
$461One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressL37243
03:35PM0h52
Darlington station (DAR)
04:27PMLeeds station (LDS)
$461One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Darlington to Leeds

Travel to Leeds 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 Leeds.

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There are 2 options to travel between Darlington and Leeds including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Darlington to Leeds is a train with an average price of $10 (€8).

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

A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Darlington to Leeds costing on average $20 (€16).

The fastest way to travel from Darlington to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 40m.

The distance from Darlington to Leeds is approximately 50 miles (81 km).
The average frequency per day from Darlington to Leeds is:
  • Around 7 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Darlington to Leeds:
  • Trains mostly depart from Darlington station (DAR) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
  • Buses mostly depart from Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Darlington to Leeds, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Darlington to Leeds with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country.
  • 1 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Darlington to Leeds often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, York. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leeds and these popular destinations at a great price.

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