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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 an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, while a flight costs an average of $604.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$59 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $604 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Edinburgh to Darlington
Compare the available ways to get from Edinburgh to Darlington, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Darlington:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Darlington costing on average $59.
A bus is $573 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Darlington costing on average $604.
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 16m.
Flight takes on average 4h 45m.
The journey is about 1h 13m faster (2h 5m by train vs 3h 18m by car) and roughly $32 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($59 vs $91). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Darlington
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.
- C01968
5:50 AM 2h06 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 7:56 AM Darlington station (DAR) $69 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- C01968
5:50 AM 2h06 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 7:56 AM Darlington station (DAR) $69 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- C01968
5:50 AM 2h06 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 7:56 AM Darlington station (DAR) $69 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Darlington:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Darlington costing on average $59.
A bus is $573 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Darlington costing on average $604.
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 16m.
Flight takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 8 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
- 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, Northern Rail to go to Darlington by train.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Darlington by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Darlington by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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