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There are 9 ways to get from Darlington to Bristol by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    4h 21m
    £150–210

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 591
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    7h 5m
    £31–67

  3. Drive 252.6 mi

    1. Drive from Darlington to Bristolcar car 252.6 mi
    4h 18m
    £62–89

  4. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3h 50m
    £43–115

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 54m
    £103–184

  6. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    5h 23m
    £104–250

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

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane NCL - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    5h 59m
    £125–306

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

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    5h 33m
    £119–396

  9. Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane NCL - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    5h 20m
    £131–299

Darlington to Bristol by train

Calendar85Weekly Trains
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Darlington to Bristol Temple Meads every 2 hours. Tickets cost £150–210 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to Bristol Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 7h 5m.

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