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Compare train and bus for Newcastle to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $14.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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$8 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Newcastle to Darlington is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to Darlington:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newcastle to Darlington costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 55m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newcastle and Darlington as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Newcastle station (NCL) and arrive in Darlington station (DAR).
- Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station and arrive in Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre).
- Travel with LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, Cross Country to go to Darlington by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Darlington by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, Cross Country.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
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