How much does a train ticket cost from Darlington to Middlesbrough?

The cheapest train tickets from Darlington to Middlesbrough start from £3. The average price for this train route is around £4. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Darlington to Middlesbrough?

The average train journey time from Darlington to Middlesbrough is 29m, covering a distance of 14 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 27m and is operated by Northern .

Which train operators serve the Darlington to Middlesbrough route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from Northern , Transpennine Express .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Darlington to Middlesbrough?

The earliest train from Darlington to Middlesbrough departs at 07:24. And the latest train departs at 22:40.

Which is the best train operator from Darlington to Middlesbrough?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Northern , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Darlington to Middlesbrough?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Darlington to Middlesbrough?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Northern , with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Darlington to Middlesbrough?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Darlington to Middlesbrough from £3

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Darlington to Middlesbrough on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:55	Darlington	31m	18:26	Middlesbrough	No tags
Train	18:22	Darlington	29m	18:51	Middlesbrough	No tags
Train	18:55	Darlington	28m	19:23	Middlesbrough	No tags
Train	19:22	Darlington	30m	19:52	Middlesbrough	No tags
Train	19:55	Darlington	28m	20:23	Middlesbrough	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Darlington to Middlesbrough

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Middlesbrough. The journey takes about 29 minutes and with fares starting at just £3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day

29mAverage duration

14 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£15 - £19	Average duration3h 45m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£3 - £9	Average duration29m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.2

Transpennine Express

3.5/521 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Darlington to Middlesbrough by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Darlington to Middlesbrough?
The cheapest train tickets from Darlington to Middlesbrough start from £3. The average price for this train route is around £4. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Darlington to Middlesbrough?
The average train journey time from Darlington to Middlesbrough is 29m, covering a distance of 14 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 27m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators serve the Darlington to Middlesbrough route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from Northern, Transpennine Express.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Darlington to Middlesbrough?
The earliest train from Darlington to Middlesbrough departs at 07:24. And the latest train departs at 22:40.
Which is the best train operator from Darlington to Middlesbrough?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Northern, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Darlington to Middlesbrough?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Darlington to Middlesbrough?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Northern, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Darlington to Middlesbrough?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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The cheapest trip from Darlington to Middlesbrough was searched and found on 5 Dec 2025 with a price of £3

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

You can expect to pay from £3 to £9 for a train ticket from Darlington to Middlesbrough based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £3, which is on 2025-12-05.

What's the cheapest way to go from Darlington to Middlesbrough?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time3h 45m	Avg price£15	Daily departures2
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time29m	Avg price£4	Daily departures11

The best way to travel between Darlington and Middlesbrough is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £4 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £3. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Middlesbrough, choose the train, as it will take you from Darlington to Middlesbrough in about 29m – that's the fastest way to get there!