How much is the train ticket from Darlington to London?

The cheapest train tickets from Darlington to London start from $38. The average price for this train route is around $129. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Darlington to London?

The average train ride duration from Darlington to London is 2h 35m, covering a distance of 215 miles (346 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 19m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway .

Which train operators service the Darlington to London route?

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

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Darlington to London?

The earliest train departs from Darlington to London at 7:02am. And the latest train departs at 9:48pm.

What 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?

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

Which train operator has the most timely service from Darlington to London?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 $35

Next train departures

Next departures for Darlington to London on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:03am	Darlington	2h 34m	9:37am	King's Cross	Cheapest
Train	4:29pm	Darlington	2h 19m	6:48pm	King's Cross	Fastest
Train	7:03am	Darlington	2h 34m	9:37am	King's Cross	No tags
Train	7:32am	Darlington	2h 30m	10:02am	King's Cross	No tags
Train	7:32am	Darlington	2h 30m	10:02am	King's Cross	No tags

Next departures for Darlington to London on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:27pm	Darlington	2h 22m	5:49pm	King's Cross	Cheapest
Train	8:27am	Darlington	2h 21m	10:48am	King's Cross	Fastest
Train	7:02am	Darlington	2h 36m	9:38am	King's Cross	No tags
Train	7:02am	Darlington	2h 36m	9:38am	King's Cross	No tags
Train	7:27am	Darlington	2h 27m	9:54am	King's Cross	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Darlington to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach London. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, 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$17 - $100	Average Duration6h 5m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$38 - $402	Average Duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$32 - $45	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

Train and bus companies in GB:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Darlington to London by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Darlington to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Darlington to London start from $38. The average price for this train route is around $129. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Darlington to London?
The average train ride duration from Darlington to London is 2h 35m, covering a distance of 215 miles (346 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 19m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.
Which train operators service the Darlington to London route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 8 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Darlington to London?
The earliest train departs from Darlington to London at 7:02am. And the latest train departs at 9:48pm.
What 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?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Darlington to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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

12/09

$102

12/10

$102

Today

$103

12/12

$74

12/13

$51

12/14

No data

12/15

No data

12/16

$50

The cheapest trip from Darlington to London was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $50

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 $50 to $274 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 $50 which is on 2025-12-16.