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Compare 2 ways to travel from Durham to Darlington
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Darlington. The journey takes about 35 minutes and with fares starting at just £6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Durham to Darlington 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 Durham to Darlington?
The cheapest train tickets from Durham to Darlington start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £9. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Durham to Darlington?
The average train journey time from Durham to Darlington is 17m, covering a distance of 18 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 15m and is operated by Transpennine Express.
Which train operators serve the Durham to Darlington route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Durham to Darlington?
The earliest train from Durham to Darlington departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 23:09.
Which is the best train operator from Durham to Darlington?
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.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Durham to Darlington?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Durham to Darlington?
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.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Durham to Darlington?
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.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Durham to Darlington was searched and found on 8 Dec 2025 with a price of £6To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Durham to Darlington as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £6 to £18 for a train ticket from Durham to Darlington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £6, which is on 2025-12-08.
Usually CrossCountry will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
