How to travel from Newcastle to Darlington

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Compare bus and train 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

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$15

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1h 3m

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33m

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30m

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1h 37m

Average total duration

1h 7m

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0.1 - 0.1kg

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London North Eastern Railway

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Newcastle to Darlington

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • CrossCountryC75195
    9:36 AM0h29
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    10:05 AMDarlington station (DAR)
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:45 PM1h00
    Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    7:45 PMDarlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • London North Eastern RailwayY11960
    8:58 AM0h27
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    9:25 AMDarlington station (DAR)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Transpennine ExpressL37224
    9:01 AM0h33
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    9:34 AMDarlington station (DAR)
    $111One-way
    0 transfers
  • London North Eastern RailwayY11964
    9:27 AM0h29
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    9:56 AMDarlington station (DAR)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressL37221
    8:00 AM0h34
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    8:34 AMDarlington station (DAR)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX177
    10:45 AM1h05
    Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    11:50 AMDarlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX591
    1:30 PM0h55
    Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    2:25 PMDarlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX598
    12:45 AM1h00
    Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    1:45 AMDarlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Newcastle and Darlington including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Newcastle to Darlington is a train with an average price of $4 (€3).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Newcastle to Darlington is by train with an average journey time of 27m.

Other travel options to Darlington take longer:

Bus takes on average 55m.

The distance from Newcastle to Darlington is approximately 31 miles (50 km).
The average frequency per day from Newcastle to Darlington is:
  • 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newcastle to Darlington:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newcastle to Darlington, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Darlington by bus.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country to go to Darlington by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Newcastle to Darlington with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
  • 9 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Newcastle to Darlington often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, 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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