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Compare train and bus 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 $31. 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 $31, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$50 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Darlington:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Darlington costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
- 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 and bus 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 LNER, 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 LNER, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country.
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