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 an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, while a flight costs an average of $143.

Distance: 216 miles (349 km)

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Flight

$82

Average price

$33

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Cheapest

$143

Average price

3h 42m

Average total duration

3h 12m

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30m

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7h 13m

Average total duration

6h 43m

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30m

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3h 14m

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1h 14m

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2h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 2.1kg

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London North Eastern Railway

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National Express

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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.

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:25 AM7h25
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    3:50 PMDarlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)
    $331One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:25 AM7h25
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    3:50 PMDarlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)
    $331One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA1340
    8:45 PM1h05
    London Heathrow Airport
    9:50 PMNewcastle Airport
    $3021One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • London North Eastern RailwayG80274
    8:03 PM2h28
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    10:31 PMDarlington station (DAR)
    $791One-way
    0 transfers
  • London North Eastern RailwayG80168
    10:03 PM2h44
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    12:47 AMDarlington station (DAR)
    $791One-way
    0 transfers
  • London North Eastern RailwayG80228
    12:03 PM2h29
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    2:32 PMDarlington station (DAR)
    $841One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:00 AM7h50
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    3:50 PMDarlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)
    $331One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX591
    8:30 AM6h25
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    2:55 PMDarlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)
    $561One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1338
    6:35 PM1h10
    London Heathrow Airport
    7:45 PMNewcastle Airport
    $4061One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1326
    7:05 AM1h10
    London Heathrow Airport
    8:15 AMNewcastle Airport
    $4061One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1334
    3:20 PM1h20
    London Heathrow Airport
    4:40 PMNewcastle Airport
    $4151One-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 $33 (€27).

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

A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Darlington costing on average $82 (€66).

A bus is $110 (€89) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Darlington costing on average $143 (€116).

The fastest way to travel from London to Darlington is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 14m.

Other travel options to Darlington take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 42m.

Bus takes on average 7h 13m.

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 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.

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 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.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Darlington by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Darlington with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
  • 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
  • 2 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Darlington to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a fulfilling visit to Darlington, spending 2 to 3 days should be sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Head of Steam Railway Museum, South Park, and the Darlington Hippodrome, while also enjoying local dining and shopping experiences.
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