How to travel from Darlington to Newcastle

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Compare train and bus for Darlington to Newcastle

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $12.

Distance: 31 miles (50 km)

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$8

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$15

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1h 3m

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33m

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1h 40m

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0.1 - 0.1kg

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LNER

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National Express

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from Darlington to Newcastle

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National Express
03:00PM0h55
Darlington
03:55PMNewcastle
$151One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
03:00PM0h55
Darlington
03:55PMNewcastle
$151One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
03:00PM0h55
Darlington
03:55PMNewcastle
$151One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
02:55PM0h55
Darlington
03:50PMNewcastle
$151One-way
0 transfers
National Express
03:55AM0h55
Darlington
04:50AMNewcastle
$151One-way
0 transfers
National Express
04:00AM1h05
Darlington
05:05AMNewcastle
$151One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Darlington to Newcastle

Travel to Newcastle 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 Newcastle.

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There are 2 options to travel between Darlington and Newcastle including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Darlington to Newcastle is a train with an average price of $4 (€3).

This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Newcastle:

A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Darlington to Newcastle costing on average $12 (€9).

The fastest way to travel from Darlington to Newcastle is by train with an average journey time of 26m.

Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:

Bus takes on average 55m.

The distance from Darlington to Newcastle is approximately 31 miles (50 km).
The average frequency per day from Darlington to Newcastle is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Darlington and Newcastle as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Darlington to Newcastle:
  • Trains mostly depart from Darlington station (DAR) and arrive in Newcastle station (NCL).
  • Buses mostly depart from Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Darlington to Newcastle, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Newcastle by bus.
  • Travel with LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, Cross Country to go to Newcastle by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Darlington to Newcastle with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with Megabus.
  • 8 direct trains per day with LNER, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Darlington to Newcastle often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Newcastle and these popular destinations at a great price.
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