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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Leeds | Darlington | No tags | ||||
 | Train | Leeds | Darlington | No tags | ||||
| Train | Leeds | Darlington | No tags | ||||
| Train | Leeds | Darlington | No tags | ||||
| Train | Leeds | Darlington | No tags |
Compare 3 ways to travel from Leeds to Darlington
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Darlington. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 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 Leeds 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 Leeds to Darlington?
The cheapest train tickets from Leeds to Darlington start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £36. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Leeds to Darlington?
The average train journey time from Leeds to Darlington is 53m, covering a distance of 51 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 50m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Leeds to Darlington route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leeds to Darlington?
The earliest train from Leeds to Darlington departs at 07:08. And the latest train departs at 22:27.
Which is the best train operator from Leeds 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 Leeds 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 Leeds 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 Leeds to Darlington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transpennine Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 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 Leeds to Darlington was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of £12To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Leeds to Darlington as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £12 to £76 for a train ticket from Leeds to Darlington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £12, which is on 2025-12-15.
