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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $47.
Distance: 216 miles (349 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$75 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $175 Average price | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 16m Average total duration 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.1kg 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 London to Darlington:
A bus is $39 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Darlington costing on average $75 (€75).
A bus is $139 (€139) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Darlington costing on average $175 (€175).
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 12m.
Bus takes on average 6h 46m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Darlington
How to get from London to Darlington by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Darlington is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX59810:00 PM5h55London, Victoria Coach Station3:55 AMDarlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)$381One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX59810:00 PM5h55London, Victoria Coach Station3:55 AMDarlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)$381One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- BA13408:50 PM1h05London Heathrow Airport9:55 PMNewcastle Airport$1971One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C020486:33 AM2h28London Kings Cross (KGX)9:01 AMDarlington station (DAR)$401One-way0 transfers
- C020117:33 AM2h30London Kings Cross (KGX)10:03 AMDarlington station (DAR)$441One-way0 transfers
- G802007:03 AM2h29London Kings Cross (KGX)9:32 AMDarlington station (DAR)$541One-way0 transfers
- NX5918:30 AM6h25London, Victoria Coach Station2:55 PMDarlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)$381One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 AM8h05London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)7:45 PMDarlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)$441One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 AM8h45London, Victoria Coach Station7:45 PMDarlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)$441One-way1 transfer
- BA13386:25 PM1h10London Heathrow Airport7:35 PMNewcastle Airport$1801One-way0 transfers
- BA13268:00 AM1h10London Heathrow Airport9:10 AMNewcastle Airport$2531One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Darlington:
A bus is $39 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Darlington costing on average $75 (€75).
A bus is $139 (€139) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Darlington costing on average $175 (€175).
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 12m.
Bus takes on average 6h 46m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Darlington as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Darlington station (DAR).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre).
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Darlington by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to Darlington by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Darlington by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
- 6 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
- 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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