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How to get fromDarlington to Aberdeenby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Darlington to Aberdeen by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Aberdeentrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
    4h 32m
    £95–220

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 591
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk092 / ...
    7h 19m
    £44–95

  3. Drive 257 mi

    1. Drive from Darlington to Aberdeencar car 257 mi
    5h 1m
    £63–91

  4. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport

    1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MME - ABZ
    6h 30m
    £117–610

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    5h 4m
    £95–219

  6. Train to Newcastle, fly

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane NCL - ABZ
    7h 17m
    £94–268

Darlington to Aberdeen by train

Calendar40Weekly Trains
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Darlington, England and Aberdeen, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Darlington to Aberdeen 4 times a day. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 4h 32m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to Union Square Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 7h 19m.

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