Train from Durham to Darlington: Tickets & Timetables

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Durham to Darlington on 18 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
Durham
DarlingtonNo tags
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
Durham
DarlingtonNo tags
CrossCountryTrain
Durham
DarlingtonNo tags
Transpennine ExpressTrain
Durham
DarlingtonNo tags
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
Durham
DarlingtonNo tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Durham to Darlington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Darlington. The journey takes about 35 minutes and with fares starting at just £7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
35mAverage duration
18 milesDistance
1kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£7 - £7Average duration35m
1kg CO₂e
Average price£6 - £20Average duration35m
1kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Durham 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 Durham to Darlington?

    The cheapest train tickets from Durham to Darlington start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £9. 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 Durham to Darlington?

    The average train journey time from Durham to Darlington is 35m, covering a distance of 18 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 16m and is operated by Transpennine Express.

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

    Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern.

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

    The earliest train from Durham to Darlington departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 22:41.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Durham 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 46 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Durham 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.

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Durham 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.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Durham to Darlington?

    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.

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