How to travel from York to Darlington

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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 prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $5, and a bus costs an average of $15.

Distance: 43 miles (70 km)

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$15

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$33

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59m

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29m

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2h 33m

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2h 3m

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The cheapest way to travel from York to Darlington is a train with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from York to Darlington:

A train is $18 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from York to Darlington costing on average $33 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from York to Darlington is by train with an average journey time of 29m.

Other travel options to Darlington take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between York and Darlington including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from York to Darlington among Omio's users.

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from York to Darlington

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

Our recommendation

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

  • London North Eastern RailwayC41042
    9:06 AM0h26
    York station (YRK)
    9:32 AMDarlington station (DAR)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • London North Eastern RailwayY11878
    8:30 AM0h31
    York station (YRK)
    9:01 AMDarlington station (DAR)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • London North Eastern RailwayC41042
    9:06 AM0h26
    York station (YRK)
    9:32 AMDarlington station (DAR)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • London North Eastern RailwayC41108
    8:06 AM0h26
    York station (YRK)
    8:32 AMDarlington station (DAR)
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressL37174
    8:24 AM0h26
    York station (YRK)
    8:50 AMDarlington station (DAR)
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryC74836
    8:36 AM0h30
    York station (YRK)
    9:06 AMDarlington station (DAR)
    $321One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX561 · NX591
    11:55 AM3h00
    York, Station Rd
    2:55 PMDarlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)
    $371One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from York 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 York to Darlington.

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There are 2 options to travel between York and Darlington including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from York to Darlington is a train with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from York to Darlington:

A train is $18 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from York to Darlington costing on average $33 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from York to Darlington is by train with an average journey time of 29m.

Other travel options to Darlington take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 3m.

The distance from York to Darlington is approximately 43 miles (70 km).
The average frequency per day from York to Darlington is:
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 2 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from York to Darlington:
  • Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Darlington station (DAR).
  • Buses mostly depart from York, Rail Station and arrive in Stockton-on-Tees, Yarm Ln / W Row.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from York to Darlington, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country to go to Darlington by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Darlington by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from York to Darlington:
  • 13 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from York to Darlington often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Manchester, 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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