Train from London to Darlington: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Darlington on 13 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
King's Cross
DarlingtonCheapest
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
King's Cross
DarlingtonFastest
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
King's Cross
DarlingtonNo tags
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
King's Cross
DarlingtonNo tags
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
King's Cross
DarlingtonNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Darlington

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Darlington. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just £30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
5hAverage duration
216 milesDistance
15kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£13 - £117Average duration6h
9kg CO₂e
Average price£29 - £309Average duration2h 29m
8kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average price£30 - £42Average duration5h
15kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London 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.

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

    The cheapest train tickets from London to Darlington start from £29. The average price for this train route is around £119. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from London to Darlington?

    The average train journey time from London to Darlington is 2h 29m, covering a distance of 215 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 15m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.

  3. Which train operators serve the London to Darlington route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train from London to Darlington departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 22:00.

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
No data
11/12
£147
Today
£84
13/12
£65
14/12
£64
15/12
No data
16/12
£115
17/12
£96
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Darlington was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of £64

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 £64 to £299 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 £64, which is on 2025-12-14.

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