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Compare train for Sunderland to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €8, and a bus costs an average of €23.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €23 Average price |
1h 31m Average total duration 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Sunderland to Darlington by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Sunderland to Darlington is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Darlington:
A train is $18 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sunderland to Darlington costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 1m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sunderland and Darlington as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sunderland station (SUN) and arrive in Darlington station (DAR).
- Buses mostly depart from Sunderland, Interchange and arrive in Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre).
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), LNER, TransPennine Express, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry to go to Darlington by train.
- Travel with Megabus to go to Darlington by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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