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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Darlington:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Darlington costing on average $51 (€41).
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 57m.
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How to get from Edinburgh to Darlington by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Darlington is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:35 AM3h50Edinburgh2:25 PMDarlington$411One-way0 transfers
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- 10:35 AM3h50Edinburgh2:25 PMDarlington$411One-way0 transfers
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- 10:35 AM3h50Edinburgh2:25 PMDarlington$411One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Darlington:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Darlington costing on average $51 (€41).
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 57m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Darlington as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Darlington station (DAR).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre).
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country to go to Darlington by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Darlington by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country.
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