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Compare train and bus for Darlington to Middlesbrough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Middlesbrough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $5, while a bus costs an average of $23.
Distance: 13 miles (21 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$5 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Darlington to Middlesbrough
Compare the available ways to get from Darlington to Middlesbrough, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Middlesbrough:
A train is $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Darlington to Middlesbrough costing on average $23 (€20).
Other travel options to Middlesbrough take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 39m.
Tickets start at around $5 (€4) compared to roughly $6 (€5) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€2). The journey takes 28m versus 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Darlington to Middlesbrough
How to get from Darlington to Middlesbrough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Darlington to Middlesbrough is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G858308:15 AM0h28Darlington station (DAR)8:43 AMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)$51One-way0 transfers
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- G858308:15 AM0h28Darlington station (DAR)8:43 AMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G858308:15 AM0h28Darlington station (DAR)8:43 AMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)$51One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G858369:20 AM0h28Darlington station (DAR)9:48 AMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)$51One-way0 transfers
- G860968:09 AM0h30Darlington station (DAR)8:39 AMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)$51One-way0 transfers
- G8585612:19 PM0h30Darlington station (DAR)12:49 PMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)$61One-way0 transfers
- NX591 · NX1722:55 PM3h50Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)6:45 PMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station$341One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Middlesbrough:
A train is $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Darlington to Middlesbrough costing on average $23 (€20).
Other travel options to Middlesbrough take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 39m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Darlington and Middlesbrough as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Darlington station (DAR) and arrive in Middlesbrough station (MBR).
- Buses mostly depart from Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) and arrive in Middlesbrough, Bus Station.
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Middlesbrough by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Middlesbrough by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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