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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. 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 $31, while a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 96 miles (155 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Liverpool to Darlington
Compare the available ways to get from Liverpool to Darlington, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Darlington:
A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Darlington costing on average $62.
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 41m.
Tickets start at around $62 compared to roughly $44 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$18. The journey takes 2h 36m versus 2h 33m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Liverpool to Darlington
How to get from Liverpool to Darlington by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Darlington is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:20 AM 5h35 Liverpool 1:55 PM Darlington $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:20 AM 5h35 Liverpool 1:55 PM Darlington $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:20 AM 5h35 Liverpool 1:55 PM Darlington $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:20 AM 5h35 Liverpool 2:55 PM Darlington $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Darlington:
A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Darlington costing on average $62.
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 41m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Darlington as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arrive in Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre).
- Ferries mostly depart from Douglas and arrive in Heysham.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Darlington station (DAR).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Darlington by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Darlington by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express.
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