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

The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Croydon is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darlington to Croydon is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £85 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Darlington and Croydon?

No, there is no direct bus from Darlington to Croydon station. However, there are services departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at West Croydon Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Darlington and Croydon?

No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at East Croydon via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Darlington to Croydon?

The distance between Darlington and Croydon is 246 miles. The road distance is 253.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Darlington to Croydon without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £85 - £120.

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

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

Where do I catch the Darlington to Croydon bus from?

Darlington to Croydon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Croydon train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Darlington to Croydon?

The best way to get from Darlington to Croydon is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £85 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 37m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £700 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Darlington to Croydon bus arrive?

Darlington to Croydon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Darlington to Croydon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Darlington to Croydon?

Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Croydon is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Darlington to Croydon.

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

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Where can I stay near Croydon?

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Darlington to Croydon - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Darlington to Croydon by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to King's Crosstrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 3m
£85–116
Drive 252.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Darlington to Croydoncar 252.2 mi
4h 37m
£62–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 815
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to West Croydon Bus Stationbus Sl7
7h 37m
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to East Croydontrain
4h 28m
£78–294
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Darlington to Sheffieldtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International
4h 21m
£119–180
Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MME - LCY
5h 23m
£108–665
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Darlington to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
6h 8m
£109–327
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
5h 44m
£146–408
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
5h 30m
£117–279
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to East Croydontrain
5h 52m
£114–270
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
6h 21m
£95–216

Darlington to Croydon by train

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Distance: 245 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Darlington to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to West Croydon Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 37m.

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