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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 $21 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 $21, while a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration 1h 24m 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 $1 (€0.83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Darlington costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 54m.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX5911:35 PM1h20Leeds, Coach Station2:55 PMDarlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)$271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX5911:35 PM1h20Leeds, Coach Station2:55 PMDarlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G010755:10 PM0h55Leeds station (LDS)6:05 PMDarlington station (DAR)$491One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G010806:10 PM0h58Leeds station (LDS)7:08 PMDarlington station (DAR)$331One-way0 transfers
C249246:52 PM0h56Leeds station (LDS)7:48 PMDarlington station (DAR)$421One-way0 transfers- G159485:52 PM0h57Leeds station (LDS)6:49 PMDarlington station (DAR)$471One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Darlington:
A bus is $1 (€0.83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Darlington costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 54m.
- Around 12 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 FlixBus, National Express, Megabus to go to Darlington by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country, TransPennine Express to go to Darlington by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus.
- 6 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Cross Country, TransPennine Express.
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