How to travel from Edinburgh to Darlington

There are 2 ways to get from Edinburgh to Darlington: bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Darlington from Edinburgh is by taking a bus, which costs on average $23 (€20).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Darlington:

A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Darlington costing on average $24 (€22).

The fastest way to get to Darlington from Edinburgh is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 1 min.

Other travel options to Darlington can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Darlington by bus can take on average 4 h.

You should expect to travel around 117 miles (189 km) between Edinburgh and Darlington.

The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Darlington is:

• 25 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Darlington:

• Buses from Edinburgh to Darlington most often leave from Edinburgh, Elder Street and arrive in Darlington, Darlington.
• Trains mostly leave from Edinburgh Waverley and tend to arrive in Darlington.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Darlington, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• National Express can get you to Darlington by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with National Express from Edinburgh to Darlington for $23 (€20) on Omio.
• Travel with London North Eastern Railway for trains to Darlington. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for London North Eastern Railway Edinburgh to Darlington tickets on Omio for $24 (€22).

Yes, there are direct routes from Edinburgh to Darlington with the following travel companies:

• You can find 25 direct trains per day to Darlington with Cross Country or London North Eastern Railway.

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

Before traveling from Edinburgh to Darlington, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket costs $23 (€20) one way on average for this route.
• A train ticket for this trip costs on average $24 (€22) one way.

But we recommend booking Edinburgh to Darlington tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.