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Compare bus, train, 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 an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, while a flight costs an average of $158.
Distance: 216 miles (349 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$85 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $158 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to London:
A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to London costing on average $85.
A bus is $120 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darlington to London costing on average $158.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 39m.
Bus takes on average 6h 58m.
The journey is about 1h 30m faster (3h 9m by train vs 4h 39m by car) and roughly $24 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($85 vs $109). 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 London
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:55 PM8h55Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)12:50 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$361One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:55 PM8h55Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)12:50 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$361One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- NX5912:25 PM6h55Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)9:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$561One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:55 PM9h20Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)1:15 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$361One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:50 PM10h00Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)5:50 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$481One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:50 PM10h25Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)6:15 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$481One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to London:
A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to London costing on average $85.
A bus is $120 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darlington to London costing on average $158.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 39m.
Bus takes on average 6h 58m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Darlington and London as scheduled services by bus, train, 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 British Airways to go to London by flight.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to London by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
- 6 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
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