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Compare bus and train 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 €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. 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 €14, and a train costs an average of €43.
Distance: 141 miles (227 km)
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€55 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to Darlington
How to get from Glasgow to Darlington by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Darlington is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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NX180 · NX598Fastest
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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.

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Darlington:
A bus is $37 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Darlington costing on average $54 (€43).
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
- 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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).
- Travel with LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail to go to Darlington by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Darlington by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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