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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 CHF25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 59m. 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 CHF25, while a train costs an average of CHF50.
Distance: 96 miles (155 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF50 Average price | CHF25 Average price Cheapest | CHF37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Darlington:
A bus is CHF24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Darlington costing on average CHF50.
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (2h 29m by train vs 2h 33m by car). Tickets start at around CHF50 compared to roughly CHF37 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 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.
- 12:35 PM5h40Liverpool6:15 PMDarlingtonCHF291One-way0 transfers
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- 12:35 PM5h40Liverpool6:15 PMDarlingtonCHF291One-way0 transfers
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- 12:35 PM5h40Liverpool6:15 PMDarlingtonCHF291One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Darlington:
A bus is CHF24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Darlington costing on average CHF50.
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
- Around 9 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.
- Ferries mostly depart from Douglas and arrive in Heysham.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Darlington station (DAR).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arrive in Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre).
- Travel with Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express to go to Darlington by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Darlington by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express.
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