Train from Darlington to Newcastle upon Tyne: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Darlington to Newcastle upon Tyne on 29 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
Darlington
NewcastleCheapest
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
Darlington
NewcastleFastest
CrossCountryTrain
Darlington
NewcastleNo tags
NorthernTrain
Darlington
NewcastleNo tags
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
Darlington
NewcastleNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Darlington to Newcastle upon Tyne

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Newcastle upon Tyne. The journey takes about 55 minutes and with fares starting at just €7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
55mAverage duration
50 kmDistance
1kgCO₂ emissions
Average price€7 - €16Average duration55m
1kg CO₂e
Average price€4 - €37Average duration33m
1kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Darlington to Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Darlington to Newcastle upon Tyne?

    The cheapest train tickets from Darlington to Newcastle upon Tyne start from €4. The average price for this train route is around €12. 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 Darlington to Newcastle upon Tyne?

    The average train journey time from Darlington to Newcastle upon Tyne is 33m, covering a distance of 50 km. The fastest train gets you there in 26m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.

  3. Which train operators serve the Darlington to Newcastle upon Tyne route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 13 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Northern.

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

    The earliest train from Darlington to Newcastle upon Tyne departs at 07:04. And the latest train departs at 23:51.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Darlington to Newcastle upon Tyne?

    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 46 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Darlington to Newcastle upon Tyne?

    According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Darlington to Newcastle upon Tyne?

    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.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Darlington to Newcastle upon Tyne?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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
26/01
€8
27/01
€8
Today
€8
29/01
€8
30/01
€6
31/01
€3
01/02
€13
02/02
€6
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Darlington to Newcastle upon Tyne was searched and found on 31 Jan 2026 with a price of €3

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

You can expect to pay from €3 to €26 for a train ticket from Darlington to Newcastle upon Tyne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €3, which is on 2026-01-31.

Usually Transpennine Express 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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Darlington to Newcastle upon Tyne?

busbud logoThe Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Darlington and Newcastle upon Tyne is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost €12 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from €4. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Newcastle upon Tyne, choose the train, as it will take you from Darlington to Newcastle upon Tyne in about 33m – that's the fastest way to get there!

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