The average train between Essex and Darlington takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Essex to Darlington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Essex and Darlington. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Darlington at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Essex to Darlington? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Essex to Darlington. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Darlington station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Essex to Darlington train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.
Essex to Darlington train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Essex to Darlington train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Essex and Darlington is 331.3 km. The road distance is 443 km.
You can take a train from White Notley to Darlington via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 52m.