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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 €3. 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 €3, and a bus costs an average of €9.

Distance: 31 miles (50 km)

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€8

Average price

Cheapest

€12

Average price

1h 3m

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33m

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30m

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1h 39m

Average total duration

1h 9m

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0.0 - 0.0kg

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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

train

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

CrossCountryC74836
09:07AM0h30
Darlington station (DAR)
09:37AMNewcastle station (NCL)
$81One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Northern Rail (3)G90989
08:18AM0h39
Darlington station (DAR)
08:57AMNewcastle station (NCL)
$31One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LNERC41108
08:34AM0h26
Darlington station (DAR)
09:00AMNewcastle station (NCL)
$141One-way
0 transfers

Other options

LNERY11878
09:02AM0h33
Darlington station (DAR)
09:35AMNewcastle station (NCL)
$111One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressL37174
08:52AM0h34
Darlington station (DAR)
09:26AMNewcastle station (NCL)
$111One-way
0 transfers
LNERY11877
08:08AM0h36
Darlington station (DAR)
08:44AMNewcastle station (NCL)
$101One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX591
03:05PM1h00
Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)
04:05PMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
$151One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX177
07:30PM1h05
Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)
08:35PMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
$151One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX598
03:55AM0h55
Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)
04:50AMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
$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 from Darlington to Newcastle upon Tyne including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Newcastle upon Tyne from Darlington is by taking a train, which costs on average $4 (€3).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Darlington to Newcastle upon Tyne:

A train is $10 (€9) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $14 (€12) from Darlington to Newcastle upon Tyne.

The fastest way to get to Newcastle upon Tyne from Darlington is by train with an average travel time of 29 min.

Other travel options to Newcastle upon Tyne take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 55 min of travel time.

Newcastle upon Tyne is approximately 31 miles (50 km) away from Darlington.

The average frequency per day from Darlington to Newcastle upon Tyne is:

  • 4 buses a day.
  • 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Newcastle upon Tyne from Darlington as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Darlington to Newcastle upon Tyne:

  • Buses mostly depart from Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street.

The following travel companies offer services from Darlington to Newcastle upon Tyne:

  • Travel with National Express or Megabus for buses to Newcastle upon Tyne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Megabus Darlington to Newcastle upon Tyne tickets on Omio for $14 (€12).
  • LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), Cross Country or first_transpennine_express can get you to Newcastle upon Tyne by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with TransPennine Express from Darlington to Newcastle upon Tyne for $4 (€3) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Darlington to Newcastle upon Tyne with the following travel companies:

  • 4 direct buses per day with.
  • Direct trains with LNER, Northern Rail (3), Cross Country or first_transpennine_express with 7 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Newcastle upon Tyne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Darlington and Newcastle upon Tyne.

Looking to extend your trip from Darlington to Newcastle upon Tyne? Many Omio customers who go from Darlington to Newcastle upon Tyne usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow or Leeds. If you're looking to explore London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow or Leeds from Newcastle upon Tyne, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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