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Compare train and bus for Middlesbrough to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Middlesbrough to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $5, while a bus costs an average of $24.
Distance: 13 miles (21 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Middlesbrough to Darlington
Compare the available ways to get from Middlesbrough to Darlington, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Middlesbrough to Darlington:
A train is $19 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Middlesbrough to Darlington costing on average $24.
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 44m.
Tickets start at around $5 compared to roughly $6 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $1. The journey takes 29m versus 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Middlesbrough to Darlington
How to get from Middlesbrough to Darlington by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Middlesbrough to Darlington is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G85833
10:52 AM 0h28 Middlesbrough station (MBR) 11:20 AM Darlington station (DAR) $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- G85833
10:52 AM 0h28 Middlesbrough station (MBR) 11:20 AM Darlington station (DAR) $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G85833
10:52 AM 0h28 Middlesbrough station (MBR) 11:20 AM Darlington station (DAR) $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- C32286
10:26 AM 0h29 Middlesbrough station (MBR) 10:55 AM Darlington station (DAR) $5 1 One-way 0 transfers - G85827
9:53 AM 0h29 Middlesbrough station (MBR) 10:22 AM Darlington station (DAR) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers - C32284
9:25 AM 0h29 Middlesbrough station (MBR) 9:54 AM Darlington station (DAR) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX172 · NX591
9:55 AM 4h30 Middlesbrough, Bus Station 2:25 PM Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) $29 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Middlesbrough to Darlington:
A train is $19 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Middlesbrough to Darlington costing on average $24.
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 44m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Middlesbrough and Darlington as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Middlesbrough station (MBR) and arrive in Darlington station (DAR).
- Buses mostly depart from Middlesbrough, Bus Station and arrive in Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre).
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Darlington by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Darlington by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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