How much does a cheap train ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington cost?

The average train ticket price from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington is R 270. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington?

A train trip between Newcastle upon Tyne and Darlington is around 30m, although the fastest train will take about 27m. This is the time it takes to travel the 51 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily train are there between Newcastle upon Tyne and Darlington?

The number of trains from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 9. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington?

When taking the train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington, you can travel comfortably and safely with London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry.

Train Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington from R 109

Next departures

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington on 9 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:51	Newcastle	29m	09:20	Darlington	Cheapest
15:56	Newcastle	27m	16:23	Darlington	Fastest
07:21	Newcastle	28m	07:49	Darlington	No tags
08:20	Newcastle	30m	08:50	Darlington	No tags
08:51	Newcastle	29m	09:20	Darlington	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington on 10 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:46	Newcastle	30m	08:16	Darlington	Cheapest
16:00	Newcastle	27m	16:27	Darlington	Fastest
07:30	Newcastle	31m	08:01	Darlington	No tags
07:39	Newcastle	30m	08:09	Darlington	No tags
08:01	Newcastle	35m	08:36	Darlington	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Darlington. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 123, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9train per day

30mAverage duration

50 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 232 - R 239	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 123 - R 710	Average duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 108 - R 108	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train Companies

London North Eastern Railway

4/530 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi5

Transpennine Express

3.5/521 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.2

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

Frequently asked questions on the trip Newcastle upon Tyne - Darlington

How much does a cheap train ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington cost?
The average train ticket price from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington is R 270. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington?
A train trip between Newcastle upon Tyne and Darlington is around 30m, although the fastest train will take about 27m. This is the time it takes to travel the 51 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Newcastle upon Tyne and Darlington?
The number of trains from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 9. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington?
When taking the train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington, you can travel comfortably and safely with London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

06/11

R 187

07/11

R 194

Today

R 156

09/11

R 156

10/11

R 168

11/11

R 110

12/11

R 111

13/11

R 109

The cheapest trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington was searched and found on 13 Nov 2025 with a price of R 109

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

You can expect to pay from R 109 to R 514 for a train ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 109, which is on 2025-11-13.

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.

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