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How to get fromBasingstoke to Darlingtonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Basingstoke to Darlington by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Darlingtontrain train London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
    4h 8m
    £94–148

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Malls to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 806
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dolphin Centrebus bus 815
    7h 5m
    £46–79

  3. Drive  263.6 mi

    1. Drive from Basingstoke to Darlingtoncar car 263.6 mi
    4h 27m
    £65–94

  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    3h 47m
    £104–239

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Darlingtontrain train Southampton Central - Newcastle / ...
    4h 24m
    £120–180

  6. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Darlingtontrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    5h 2m
    £125–183

  7. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darlingtontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
    6h 26m
    £117–184

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    4h 55m
    £77–316

  9. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane plane SOU - MME
    6h 42m
    £122–724

  10. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    5h 47m
    £79–188

  11. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain train
    4. Take the train from Leeds to Darlingtontrain train
    6h 45m
    £108–369

  12. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain train
    6h 33m
    £158–443

Basingstoke to Darlington by train, subway, and foot

Calendar216Weekly Services
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Darlington, England?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Darlington via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Dolphin Centre via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 5m.

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