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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 prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 96 miles (155 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$57 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Darlington:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Darlington costing on average $57 (€45).
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
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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.
9:20 AM5h40Liverpool3:00 PMDarlington$501One-way0 transfers
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9:20 AM5h40Liverpool3:00 PMDarlington$501One-way0 transfers
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9:20 AM5h40Liverpool3:00 PMDarlington$501One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Darlington:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Darlington costing on average $57 (€45).
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
- Around 7 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, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre).
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Darlington station (DAR).
- Travel with National Express to go to Darlington by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, first_transpennine_express to go to Darlington by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with first_transpennine_express.
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