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Compare bus and train 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 34m. 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 $5.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$9 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price |
1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Newcastle:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Darlington to Newcastle costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 9m.
Travel optionsfrom Darlington to Newcastle
How to get from Darlington to Newcastle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Darlington to Newcastle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:55 PM1h00Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)4:55 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$51One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:55 PM1h00Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)4:55 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C019718:34 AM0h26Darlington station (DAR)9:00 AMNewcastle station (NCL)$91One-way0 transfers
Other options
G669829:07 AM0h30Darlington station (DAR)9:37 AMNewcastle station (NCL)$71One-way0 transfers
C020499:02 AM0h33Darlington station (DAR)9:35 AMNewcastle station (NCL)$71One-way0 transfers
G896268:17 AM0h40Darlington station (DAR)8:57 AMNewcastle station (NCL)$71One-way0 transfers
NX5983:55 AM0h55Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)4:50 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station$151One-way0 transfers
NX5912:55 PM0h55Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)3:50 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Newcastle:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Darlington to Newcastle costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 9m.
- 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Newcastle by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Newcastle by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
- 8 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail.
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