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

The cheapest train tickets from Darlington to London start from £29. The average price for this train route is around £99. 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 London?

The average train journey time from Darlington to London is 2h 35m, covering a distance of 215 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 19m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway .

Which train operators serve the Darlington to London route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway , Grand Central .

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

The earliest train from Darlington to London departs at 07:02. And the latest train departs at 21:48.

Which is the best train operator from Darlington to London?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Grand Central , with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.

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

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 Darlington to London?

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

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

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.

Train Darlington to London from £27

Next train departures

Next departures from Darlington to London on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	Darlington	2h 34m	09:37	King's Cross	Cheapest
Train	16:29	Darlington	2h 19m	18:48	King's Cross	Fastest
Train	07:03	Darlington	2h 34m	09:37	King's Cross	No tags
Train	07:32	Darlington	2h 30m	10:02	King's Cross	No tags
Train	07:32	Darlington	2h 30m	10:02	King's Cross	No tags

Next departures from Darlington to London on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:27	Darlington	2h 25m	18:52	King's Cross	Cheapest
Train	08:27	Darlington	2h 21m	10:48	King's Cross	Fastest
Train	07:02	Darlington	2h 36m	09:38	King's Cross	No tags
Train	07:02	Darlington	2h 36m	09:38	King's Cross	No tags
Train	07:27	Darlington	2h 27m	09:54	King's Cross	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Darlington to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4h 20mAverage duration

216 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£13 - £77	Average duration6h 5m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£29 - £308	Average duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£25 - £34	Average duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

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

Darlington

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

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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Train Companies

London North Eastern Railway

4/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi5

Grand Central

5/57 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4

WiFi4

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Darlington to London 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 London?
The cheapest train tickets from Darlington to London start from £29. The average price for this train route is around £99. 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 London?
The average train journey time from Darlington to London is 2h 35m, covering a distance of 215 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 19m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.
Which train operators serve the Darlington to London route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Darlington to London?
The earliest train from Darlington to London departs at 07:02. And the latest train departs at 21:48.
Which is the best train operator from Darlington to London?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Grand Central, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Darlington to London?
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 Darlington to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Grand Central, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Darlington to London?
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

10/12

£78

11/12

£79

Today

£57

13/12

£79

14/12

No data

15/12

No data

16/12

£38

17/12

£32

The cheapest trip from Darlington to London was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of £32

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

You can expect to pay from £32 to £282 for a train ticket from Darlington to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £32, which is on 2025-12-17.