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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 €5. 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 €5, and a bus costs an average of €9.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €12 Average price |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Newcastle to Darlington by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newcastle to Darlington is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX177Cheapest
C75105Fastest
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FAQs: Travel from Newcastle 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 Newcastle to Darlington.

There are 2 travel options between Newcastle upon Tyne and Darlington. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel to Darlington from Newcastle upon Tyne is a train with an average price of $6 (€6).
This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $12 (€11) from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington.
The fastest way to get to Darlington from Newcastle upon Tyne is by train with an average travel time of 28 min.
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Getting to Darlington by bus takes 55 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 31 miles (50 km) between Newcastle upon Tyne and Darlington.
The average frequency per day from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington is:
- 4 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington:
- Most travelers who buy a bus ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street to Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre).
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington:
- You can travel by bus to Darlington from Newcastle upon Tyne with National Express or Megabus, and you can find National Express Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington tickets for $14 (€12) on Omio.
- You can travel by train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington with LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express or Cross Country, and you can find CrossCountry Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington tickets for $6 (€6) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with National Express with 4 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with LNER, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express or Cross Country with 7 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Darlington as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Newcastle upon Tyne and Darlington.
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