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Compare train and bus for York to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €19, while a bus costs an average of €27.
Distance: 43 miles (70 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€19 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price | €15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from York to Darlington:
A train is €8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from York to Darlington costing on average €27.
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
You'll arrive about 42m sooner (29m by train vs 1h 11m by car). Tickets start at around €19 compared to roughly €15 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom York to Darlington
How to get from York to Darlington by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from York to Darlington is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:38 AM1h27York10:05 AMDarlington€81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8:38 AM1h27York10:05 AMDarlington€81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:45 AM1h20York11:05 AMDarlington€231One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7:50 AM1h47York9:37 AMDarlington€181One-way0 transfers
10:25 AM3h30York1:55 PMDarlington€291One-way0 transfers- 11:25 AM3h30York2:55 PMDarlington€311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Darlington:
A train is €8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from York to Darlington costing on average €27.
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and Darlington as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Darlington station (DAR).
- Buses mostly depart from York, Station Rd and arrive in Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre).
- Travel with National Express to go to Darlington by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway to go to Darlington by train.
- 14 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway.
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