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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 28m. 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 €17, while a train costs an average of €39.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€39 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Darlington:
A bus is €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Darlington costing on average €39.
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 56m.
You'll arrive about 20m sooner (58m by train vs 1h 18m by car). Tickets start at around €39 compared to roughly €20 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Darlington
How to get from Leeds to Darlington by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Darlington is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G1623710:50 PM1h08Leeds station (LDS)11:58 PMDarlington station (DAR)€111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G1623710:50 PM1h08Leeds station (LDS)11:58 PMDarlington station (DAR)€111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G1623710:50 PM1h08Leeds station (LDS)11:58 PMDarlington station (DAR)€111One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G159099:41 PM1h19Leeds station (LDS)11:00 PMDarlington station (DAR)€131One-way0 transfers
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G801639:09 PM1h26Leeds station (LDS)10:35 PMDarlington station (DAR)€181One-way1 transfer- G16229+G007329:19 PM1h29Leeds station (LDS)10:48 PMDarlington station (DAR)€201One-way1 transfer
- NX5911:35 PM1h20Leeds, Coach Station2:55 PMDarlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)€231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Darlington:
A bus is €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Darlington costing on average €39.
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 56m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Darlington as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Darlington station (DAR).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway to go to Darlington by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Darlington by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Transpennine Express.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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