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Compare 3 ways to go from London to Darlington
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Darlington. The journey takes about 5 hours, and with fares starting at just $55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in London and Darlington?
London
- A7 York Way, London N1 9AA, UK
- BKing's Cross St. Pancras, Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London N1 9AL, UK
- CEuston Railway Station B40 The Balcony, Eversholt St, London NW1 2DU, UK
- DWaterloo Station Southbank, Station Approach, London SE1 8SW, UK
- E51-55 St Thomas St, London SE1 3QX, UK
- FMelcombe Pl, London NW1 6JJ, UK
Darlington
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Dinsdale
Dinsdale, Middleton St George, Darlington DL2 1UE, UK
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Darlington by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from London to Darlington?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Darlington start at $53. The average price for this train route is around $225. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from London to Darlington?
The average train trip from London to Darlington takes 2h 29m and covers 346 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 15m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.
Which train operators serve the London to Darlington route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 9 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Darlington?
The earliest train from London to Darlington departs at 7:00am. The latest train departs at 10:00pm.
What is the best train operator from London to Darlington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Grand Central, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Darlington?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from London to Darlington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Grand Central, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Darlington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from London to Darlington was searched and found on Dec 6, 2025 with a price of $105To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Darlington, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $105 to $555 for a train ticket from London to Darlington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $105 which is on 2025-12-06.
