There are 3 ways to get from Darlington to Carlisle by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Darlington to Carlisletrain Middlesbrough - Carlisle
2h 17m£30–60Drive 73.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Darlington to Carlislecar 73.1 mi
1h 32m£19–27Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
- Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
2h 18m£31–63
Darlington to Carlisle by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Carlisle is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Darlington to Carlisle is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £18 - £27.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Darlington and arriving at Carlisle. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Darlington and Carlisle is 97 miles. The road distance is 73.5 miles.
The best way to get from Darlington to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £30 - £60.
The train from Darlington to Carlisle takes 2h 17m including transfers and departs six times a week.
Darlington to Carlisle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Darlington station.
Darlington to Carlisle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Carlisle is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Darlington to Carlisle.
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What companies run services between Darlington, England and Carlisle, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Darlington to Carlisle 6 times a week. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 2h 17m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Darlington to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Darlington to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Darlington to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Darlington to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Darlington to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- TransPennine Express
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