How to travel from London to Darlington

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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 $18. 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 $18, and a flight costs an average of $66.

Distance: 216 miles (349 km)

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$106

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$49

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$267

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3h 42m

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7h 7m

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4h 14m

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1h 14m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.9kg

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1.0 - 2.1kg

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London North Eastern Railway

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British Airways

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from London to Darlington

How to get from London to Darlington by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from London to Darlington is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    8:30 AM6h30
    London
    3:00 PMDarlington
    $561One-way
    0 transfers

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  • National Express
    8:30 AM6h30
    London
    3:00 PMDarlington
    $561One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    10:00 PM5h55
    London
    3:55 AMDarlington
    $601One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Darlington

Travel to Darlington easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Darlington.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between London and Darlington including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Darlington is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Darlington:

A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Darlington costing on average $36 (€29).

A bus is $47 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Darlington costing on average $66 (€53).

The fastest way to travel from London to Darlington is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Darlington take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 20m.

Bus takes on average 4h 50m.

The distance from London to Darlington is approximately 216 miles (349 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Darlington is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 3 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Darlington:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Darlington, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Darlington by flight.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains to go to Darlington by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Darlington by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Darlington with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
  • 6 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway.
  • 2 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express.
Omio customers who travel from London to Darlington often also extend their vacation to go to Edinburgh, Newcastle, Manchester, York, Leeds. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Darlington and these popular destinations at a great price.
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