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Compare train, bus, and flight for Darlington to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $71.
Distance: 216 miles (349 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$101 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $285 Average price |
3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Darlington to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Darlington to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Y1196710:58 AM2h34Darlington station (DAR)1:32 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$551One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus3:55 PM8h55Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)12:50 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$441One-way1 transfer
Fastest
BA13398:40 PM1h10Newcastle Airport9:50 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$3041One-way0 transfers
Other options
Y1197011:58 AM2h33Darlington station (DAR)2:31 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$551One-way0 transfers
Y119639:58 AM2h33Darlington station (DAR)12:31 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$661One-way0 transfers
Y119751:58 PM2h34Darlington station (DAR)4:32 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$551One-way0 transfers
NX5912:25 PM6h55Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)9:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$611One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:55 PM9h20Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)1:15 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$441One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:50 PM10h25Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)6:15 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$471One-way1 transfer
BA13439:35 AM1h25Newcastle Airport11:00 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$4781One-way0 transfers
BA13279:10 AM1h20Newcastle Airport10:30 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$4781One-way0 transfers
BA132911:15 AM1h25Newcastle Airport12:40 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$4781One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to London:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to London costing on average $38 (€30).
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darlington to London costing on average $71 (€57).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 22m.
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Darlington and London 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 London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Darlington station (DAR) and arrive in London Kings Cross (KGX).
- Buses mostly depart from Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to London by bus.
- Travel with British Airways to go to London by flight.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, First Hull Trains to go to London by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 6 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway.
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