Train from Darlington to Aberdeen: Tickets & Timetables

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Darlington to Aberdeen on 28 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
Darlington
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London North Eastern RailwayTrain
Darlington
AberdeenNo tags
CrossCountryTrain
Darlington
AberdeenNo tags
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
Darlington
AberdeenNo tags
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
Darlington
AberdeenNo tags

Get from Darlington to Aberdeen

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 4 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just £54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
4h 45mAverage duration
182 milesDistance
7kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Darlington to Aberdeen by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Darlington to Aberdeen?

    The cheapest train tickets from Darlington to Aberdeen start from £54. The average price for this train route is around £103. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Darlington to Aberdeen?

    The average train journey time from Darlington to Aberdeen is 4h 45m, covering a distance of 182 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 29m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.

  3. Which train operators serve the Darlington to Aberdeen route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Darlington to Aberdeen?

    The earliest train from Darlington to Aberdeen departs at 08:03. And the latest train departs at 18:34.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Darlington to Aberdeen?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Darlington to Aberdeen?

    According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Darlington to Aberdeen?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Darlington to Aberdeen?

    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.

Best price found
26/11
£52
27/11
£52
Today
£73
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02/12
£53
03/12
£53
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Darlington to Aberdeen was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £52

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Darlington to Aberdeen as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £52 to £249 for a train ticket from Darlington to Aberdeen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £53, which is on 2025-12-03.

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