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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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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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.
Travel optionsfrom Newcastle to Darlington
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C751959:36 AM0h29Newcastle station (NCL)10:05 AMDarlington station (DAR)$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:45 PM1h00Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street7:45 PMDarlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Y119608:58 AM0h27Newcastle station (NCL)9:25 AMDarlington station (DAR)$131One-way0 transfers
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L372249:01 AM0h33Newcastle station (NCL)9:34 AMDarlington station (DAR)$111One-way0 transfers
Y119649:27 AM0h29Newcastle station (NCL)9:56 AMDarlington station (DAR)$131One-way0 transfers
L372218:00 AM0h34Newcastle station (NCL)8:34 AMDarlington station (DAR)$121One-way0 transfers
NX17710:45 AM1h05Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station11:50 AMDarlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)$161One-way0 transfers
NX5911:30 PM0h55Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station2:25 PMDarlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)$161One-way0 transfers
NX59812:45 AM1h00Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station1:45 AMDarlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)$161One-way0 transfers
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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 bus and train 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 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.
- 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.
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