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There are 7 ways to get from Bristol to Darlington by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Darlingtontrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 31m
    £120–180

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Dolphin Centrebus bus 591 / ...
    6h 50m
    £30–50

  3. Drive  252.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bristol to Darlingtoncar car 252.9 mi
    4h 19m
    £63–91

  4. Fly Bristol Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    3h 34m
    £40–111

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

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    5h 19m
    £121–291

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

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    5h 14m
    £119–403

  7. Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain train
    5h 37m
    £97–233

Bristol to Darlington by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Darlington every 2 hours. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Dolphin Centre via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 6h 50m.

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