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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 prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. 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 $29, and a flight costs an average of $70.
Distance: 216 miles (349 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$102 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $266 Average price | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 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 $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to London costing on average $102 (€83).
A bus is $220 (€179) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darlington to London costing on average $266 (€217).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 9m.
Bus takes on average 6h 27m.
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.
NX5912:25 PM6h55Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)9:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX5912:25 PM6h55Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)9:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
BA13398:15 PM1h10Newcastle Airport9:25 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$2211One-way0 transfers
Other options
C019501:58 PM2h34Darlington station (DAR)4:32 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$661One-way0 transfers
C019636:27 AM2h50Darlington station (DAR)9:17 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$961One-way0 transfers
C019545:08 AM2h53Darlington station (DAR)8:01 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$961One-way0 transfers
NX5981:45 AM6h05Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)7:50 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$401One-way0 transfers
NX177 · NX54011:50 AM9h00Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)8:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:55 PM8h55Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)12:50 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$441One-way1 transfer
BA133110:15 AM1h15Newcastle Airport11:30 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$3281One-way0 transfers
BA132911:05 AM1h25Newcastle Airport12:30 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$3501One-way0 transfers
BA13376:20 PM1h15Newcastle Airport7:35 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$4461One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to London:
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to London costing on average $102 (€83).
A bus is $220 (€179) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darlington to London costing on average $266 (€217).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 9m.
Bus takes on average 6h 27m.
- 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 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 Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to London by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to London by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
- 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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