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

The average train ticket price from London to Darlington is $158. The best way to find train tickets from London 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 London to Darlington?

A train trip between London and Darlington is around 2h 29m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 217 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between London and Darlington?

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

Which train companies travel from London to Darlington?

When taking the train from London to Darlington, you can travel comfortably and safely with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from London to Darlington?

Trains traveling between London and Darlington leave from King's Cross or St Pancras International and arrive at Dinsdale.

Train London to Darlington from $36

Next train departures

Next departures for London to Darlington on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:00am	King's Cross	3h 30m	12:30pm	Darlington	Cheapest
Train	7:00am	King's Cross	3h 30m	10:30am	Darlington	Fastest
Train	7:00am	King's Cross	3h 30m	10:30am	Darlington	No tags
Train	8:00am	King's Cross	3h 30m	11:30am	Darlington	No tags
Train	8:00am	King's Cross	3h 30m	11:30am	Darlington	No tags

Next departures for London to Darlington on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:00am	King's Cross	2h 22m	9:22am	Darlington	Cheapest
Train	7:00am	King's Cross	2h 22m	9:22am	Darlington	Fastest
Train	7:30am	King's Cross	2h 33m	10:03am	Darlington	No tags
Train	7:30am	King's Cross	2h 33m	10:03am	Darlington	No tags
Train	8:00am	King's Cross	2h 22m	10:22am	Darlington	No tags

Next departures for London to Darlington on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:30am	King's Cross	2h 33m	10:03am	Darlington	Cheapest
Train	7:00am	King's Cross	2h 22m	9:22am	Darlington	Fastest
Train	7:00am	King's Cross	2h 22m	9:22am	Darlington	No tags
Train	7:30am	King's Cross	2h 33m	10:03am	Darlington	No tags
Train	8:00am	King's Cross	2h 22m	10:22am	Darlington	No tags

Next departures for London to Darlington on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:30am	King's Cross	2h 33m	10:03am	Darlington	Cheapest
Train	7:00am	King's Cross	2h 22m	9:22am	Darlington	Fastest
Train	7:00am	King's Cross	2h 22m	9:22am	Darlington	No tags
Train	7:30am	King's Cross	2h 33m	10:03am	Darlington	No tags
Train	8:00am	King's Cross	2h 22m	10:22am	Darlington	No tags

Next departures for London to Darlington on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:00pm	King's Cross	2h 24m	7:24pm	Darlington	Cheapest
Train	7:00am	King's Cross	2h 22m	9:22am	Darlington	Fastest
Train	7:00am	King's Cross	2h 22m	9:22am	Darlington	No tags
Train	7:30am	King's Cross	2h 33m	10:03am	Darlington	No tags
Train	7:30am	King's Cross	2h 33m	10:03am	Darlington	No tags

Next departures for London to Darlington on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:00pm	King's Cross	2h 23m	6:23pm	Darlington	Cheapest
Train	8:00am	King's Cross	2h 20m	10:20am	Darlington	Fastest
Train	7:00am	King's Cross	2h 22m	9:22am	Darlington	No tags
Train	7:00am	King's Cross	2h 22m	9:22am	Darlington	No tags
Train	7:30am	King's Cross	2h 33m	10:03am	Darlington	No tags

Next departures for London to Darlington on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:03am	King's Cross	2h 29m	12:32pm	Darlington	Cheapest
Train	8:48am	King's Cross	2h 15m	11:03am	Darlington	Fastest
Train	8:48am	King's Cross	2h 15m	11:03am	Darlington	No tags
Train	9:00am	King's Cross	2h 17m	11:17am	Darlington	No tags
Train	9:00am	King's Cross	2h 17m	11:17am	Darlington	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from London to Darlington

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Darlington. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5hAverage Duration

216 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $74	Average Duration6h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$37 - $411	Average Duration2h 29m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$39 - $55	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in London and Darlington?

London

A
King's Cross
7 York Way, London N1 9AA, UK
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B
St Pancras International
King's Cross St. Pancras, Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London N1 9AL, UK
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C
Euston Station
Euston Railway Station B40 The Balcony, Eversholt St, London NW1 2DU, UK
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D
Waterloo
Waterloo Station Southbank, Station Approach, London SE1 8SW, UK
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E
London Bridge
51-55 St Thomas St, London SE1 3QX, UK
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F
Marylebone
Melcombe Pl, London NW1 6JJ, UK
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Darlington

A
Dinsdale
Dinsdale, Middleton St George, Darlington DL2 1UE, UK

Train Companies

London North Eastern Railway

4/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi5

Grand Central

5/57 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4

Wifi4

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from London to Darlington by train

How much does a train ticket from London to Darlington cost?
How long is the train trip from London to Darlington?
How many daily trains are there between London and Darlington?
Which train companies travel from London to Darlington?
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from London to Darlington?

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/28

$73

11/29

$95

Today

$82

12/01

$163

12/02

$90

12/03

$147

12/04

$148

12/05

$94

The cheapest trip from London to Darlington was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $73

To 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 $73 to $388 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 $90 which is on 2025-12-02.