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Compare train and bus for Harrogate to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harrogate to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, while a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$45 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Harrogate to Darlington
Compare the available ways to get from Harrogate to Darlington, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Harrogate to Darlington:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrogate to Darlington costing on average $45.
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 49m.
Tickets start at around $45 compared to roughly $17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$28. The journey takes 1h 8m versus 1h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Harrogate to Darlington by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Harrogate to Darlington is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

8:51 AM 1h57 Harrogate 10:48 AM Darlington $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:51 AM 1h57 Harrogate 10:48 AM Darlington $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:51 AM 1h57 Harrogate 10:48 AM Darlington $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Harrogate to Darlington:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrogate to Darlington costing on average $45.
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 49m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Harrogate and Darlington as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Harrogate station (HGT) and arrive in Darlington station (DAR).
- Buses mostly depart from Harrogate, Station Parade and arrive in Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre).
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Darlington by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Darlington by bus.
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