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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 an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. 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 $34, while a flight costs an average of $474.
Distance: 141 miles (227 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$78 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $474 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Glasgow to Darlington
Compare the available ways to get from Glasgow to Darlington, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Darlington:
A bus is $44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Darlington costing on average $78.
A bus is $440 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Darlington costing on average $474.
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 42m.
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
The journey is about 12m faster (2h 55m by train vs 3h 7m by car) and roughly $24 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($78 vs $102). 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 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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L878158:15 AM 3h10 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 11:25 AM Darlington station (DAR) $49 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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8:15 AM 3h10 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 11:25 AM Darlington station (DAR) $49 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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G01180+L877576:00 AM 3h04 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 9:04 AM Darlington station (DAR) $73 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
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9:15 AM 3h10 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 12:25 PM Darlington station (DAR) $54 1 One-way 1 transfer - C02029+L87875
10:15 AM 3h10 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 1:25 PM Darlington station (DAR) $62 1 One-way 1 transfer - G08186+G01184+L87797
7:45 AM 3h19 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 11:04 AM Darlington station (DAR) $62 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Darlington:
A bus is $44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Darlington costing on average $78.
A bus is $440 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Darlington costing on average $474.
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 42m.
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 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.
- 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).
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express to go to Darlington by train.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to Darlington by flight.
- Travel with National Express to go to Darlington by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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