How to travel from Darlington to London

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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 $69.

Distance: 216 miles (349 km)

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$99

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$46

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$280

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3h 39m

Average total duration

3h 9m

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6h 56m

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6h 26m

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4h 16m

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1h 16m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 2.1kg

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LNER

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Megabus

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British Airways

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from Darlington to London

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

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bus

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

National Express
11:50AM8h55
Darlington
08:45PMLondon
$311One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
11:50AM8h55
Darlington
08:45PMLondon
$311One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
02:25PM6h55
Darlington
09:20PMLondon
$471One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Darlington to London

Travel to London 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 London.

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There are 3 options to travel between Darlington and London including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Darlington to London is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

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 $37 (€30).

A bus is $51 (€42) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darlington to London costing on average $69 (€57).

The fastest way to travel from Darlington to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 22m.

Bus takes on average 4h 45m.

The distance from Darlington to London is approximately 216 miles (349 km).
The average frequency per day from Darlington to London is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Darlington to London:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Darlington to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to London by bus.
  • Travel with LNER, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains to go to London by train.
  • Travel with British Airways to go to London by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Darlington to London with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Megabus.
  • 6 direct trains per day with LNER.
Omio customers who travel from Darlington to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
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