How to travel from Glasgow to Darlington

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to Darlington

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $48.

Distance: 141 miles (227 km)

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Driving

$67

Average price

$37

Average price

Cheapest

$103

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 8m

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30m

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5h 36m

Average total duration

5h 6m

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30m

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3h 7m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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London North Eastern Railway

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Darlington is a bus with an average price of $37 (€30).

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Darlington:

A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Darlington costing on average $67 (€55).

A bus is $428 (€350) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Darlington costing on average $465 (€381).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Darlington is by train with an average journey time of 3h 8m.

Other travel options to Darlington take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 6m.

Flight takes on average 6h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Glasgow and Darlington including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Glasgow to Darlington among Omio's users.

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from Glasgow to Darlington

How to get from Glasgow to Darlington by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Glasgow to Darlington is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    9:15 AM5h10
    Glasgow
    2:25 PMDarlington
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    9:15 AM5h10
    Glasgow
    2:25 PMDarlington
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    9:15 AM5h10
    Glasgow
    2:25 PMDarlington
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National Express
    8:15 AM5h10
    Glasgow
    1:25 PMDarlington
    $391One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    6:55 PM5h50
    Glasgow
    12:45 AMDarlington
    $411One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    7:55 PM5h50
    Glasgow
    1:45 AMDarlington
    $471One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Darlington

Travel to Darlington easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Darlington.

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There are 3 options to travel between Glasgow and Darlington including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Darlington is a bus with an average price of $37 (€30).

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Darlington:

A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Darlington costing on average $67 (€55).

A bus is $428 (€350) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Darlington costing on average $465 (€381).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Darlington is by train with an average journey time of 3h 8m.

Other travel options to Darlington take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 6m.

Flight takes on average 6h 26m.

The distance from Glasgow to Darlington is approximately 141 miles (227 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Darlington is:
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Darlington as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Darlington:
  • Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Darlington station (DAR).
  • Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Darlington, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Darlington by bus.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, ScotRail to go to Darlington by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to Darlington with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Darlington often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Manchester, York. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Darlington and these popular destinations at a great price.
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