The average train between Hemel Hempstead and Darlington takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Hemel Hempstead 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 every 4 hours between Hemel Hempstead and Darlington. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hemel Hempstead is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Darlington at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at St Albans City station and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hemel Hempstead to Darlington. However, there are services departing from Hemel Hempstead station and arriving at Darlington station via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Hemel Hempstead to Darlington train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from King's Cross station.
Hemel Hempstead to Darlington train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Hemel Hempstead to Darlington train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Hemel Hempstead and Darlington is 316.7 km. The road distance is 417 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £80–110 and the journey takes 2h 28m.