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Compare train and bus for Darlington to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $27 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 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, while a bus costs an average of $31.
Distance: 43 miles (70 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 York
Compare the available ways to get from Darlington to York, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to York:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Darlington to York costing on average $31.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 27m.
You'll arrive about 43m sooner (28m by train vs 1h 11m by car). Tickets start at around $27 compared to roughly $18 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Darlington to York
How to get from Darlington to York by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Darlington to York is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G160138:35 AM 0h27 Darlington station (DAR) 9:02 AM York station (YRK) $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- G16013
8:35 AM 0h27 Darlington station (DAR) 9:02 AM York station (YRK) $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
W298689:12 AM 0h26 Darlington station (DAR) 9:38 AM York station (YRK) $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G01180
9:06 AM 0h28 Darlington station (DAR) 9:34 AM York station (YRK) $28 1 One-way 0 transfers - W29862
8:11 AM 0h27 Darlington station (DAR) 8:38 AM York station (YRK) $37 1 One-way 0 transfers - C01939
8:58 AM 0h30 Darlington station (DAR) 9:28 AM York station (YRK) $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX591 · YC843
2:25 PM 3h40 Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) 6:05 PM York, Station Rd $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to York:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Darlington to York costing on average $31.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 27m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Darlington and York 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 York station (YRK).
- Buses mostly depart from Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) and arrive in York, Station Rd.
- Travel with National Express to go to York by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Grand Central Trains to go to York by train.
- 10 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Grand Central Trains.
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