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Trip Overview

The average train between Darlington and Aberdeen takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Darlington to Aberdeen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 31m
Duration
287 mi
Distance
£130
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Darlington to Aberdeen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Darlington and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 8:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Darlington is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 11:06 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 4h 29m • Direct
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    train train 4h 33m • Direct
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    train train 4h 37m • Direct
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    train train 4h 32m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 4h 26m • Direct
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    train train 4h 29m • Direct
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    train train 4h 33m • Direct
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    train train 4h 37m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 4h 26m • Direct
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    train train 4h 29m • Direct
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    train train 4h 33m • Direct
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    train train 4h 37m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 4h 26m • Direct
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    train train 4h 30m • Direct
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    train train 4h 33m • Direct
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    train train 4h 37m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 4h 34m • Direct
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    train train 4h 36m • Direct
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    train train 4h 34m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 4h 26m • Direct
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    train train 4h 29m • Direct
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    train train 4h 33m • Direct
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    train train 4h 37m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 4h 26m • Direct
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    train train 4h 29m • Direct
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    train train 4h 33m • Direct
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    train train 4h 37m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Darlington to Aberdeen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Darlington to Aberdeen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 286.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Darlington, England and Aberdeen, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Darlington to Aberdeen 4 times a day. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 4h 32m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily.

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