There are 10 ways to get from Bournemouth to Darlington by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Darlingtontrain
5h 9m£129–225Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dolphin Centrebus 815
8h 10m£55–161Drive 313 mi
- Drive from Bournemouth to Darlingtoncar 313 mi
5h 9m£78–113Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
3h 57m£101–258Train
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Darlingtontrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
6h 5m£172–240Train #2
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Darlingtontrain Bournemouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 21m£180–250Train, bus
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darlingtontrain
8h 49m£131–205Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
5h 18m£76–322Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Darlingtontrain
5h 52m£124–294Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
6h 44m£83–202
Bournemouth to Darlington by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Darlington is to bus which costs £55 - £170 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Darlington is to train and fly which takes 3h 57m and costs £100 - £260.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Darlington. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Dolphin Centre via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Darlington. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Darlington is 347 miles. The road distance is 314.8 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Darlington without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 9m and costs £120 - £230.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Bournemouth to Darlington, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Darlington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Darlington train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Darlington is to train via London which takes 5h 9m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £170 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Darlington, England?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Darlington via Reading, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Dolphin Centre via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 10m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–190
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–240
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £80–180
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–120
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–120
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £180–250
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–120
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leeds to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dolphin Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £45–120
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Bournemouth to Darlington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Bournemouth to Darlington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Darlington is 315 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Bournemouth to Darlington.
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