What is the cheapest way to get from Croydon to Darlington?

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Darlington is to bus which costs £50 - £140 and takes 7h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Croydon to Darlington?

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Darlington is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Darlington?

No, there is no direct bus from Croydon to Darlington. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Dolphin Centre via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Darlington?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Darlington. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Darlington via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Croydon to Darlington?

The distance between Croydon and Darlington is 246 miles. The road distance is 254.4 miles.

How do I travel from Croydon to Darlington without a car?

The best way to get from Croydon to Darlington without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £85 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Croydon to Darlington?

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Croydon to Darlington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Darlington bus from?

Croydon to Darlington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Darlington train from?

Croydon to Darlington train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from Croydon to Darlington?

The best way to get from Croydon to Darlington is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 7h 48m, you could also fly, which costs £130 - £750 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Croydon to Darlington bus arrive?

Croydon to Darlington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dolphin Centre station.

Where does the Croydon to Darlington train arrive?

Croydon to Darlington train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Darlington?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Darlington is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Croydon to Darlington.

How do I get a train ticket from Croydon to Darlington?

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Where can I stay near Darlington?

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Croydon to Darlington - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Darlingtontrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
3h 19m
£87–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dolphin Centrebus 591 / ...
7h 48m
£50–131
Drive 252.9 mi
1. Drive from Croydon to Darlingtoncar 252.9 mi
4h 36m
£62–89
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
4h 26m
£77–300
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Darlingtontrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
4h 57m
£137–219
Fly London City Airport to Durham Tees Valley Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane LCY - MME
6h 21m
£134–736
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
5h 2m
£127–300
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
5h 52m
£152–463
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darlingtontrain
6h 35m
£117–356
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
6h 23m
£111–308

Croydon to Darlington by train

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Distance: 245 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

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 27m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Dolphin Centre twice daily. Tickets cost £45–120 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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