There are 3 ways to get from Darlington to Cumbria by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
4h 24m£39–76Drive 60 mi
cheapest- Drive from Darlington to Cumbriacar 60 mi
1h 16m£15–22Train, line 104 bus
- Take the train from Darlington to Carlisletrain Middlesbrough - Carlisle
- Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Bus Stationbus 104
4h 47m£50–79
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Cumbria is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Darlington to Cumbria is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £14 - £22.
No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Newcastle and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Darlington and Cumbria is 121 miles. The road distance is 60.3 miles.
The best way to get from Darlington to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £35 - £80.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Darlington to Cumbria, including transfers.
Darlington to Cumbria train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.
Darlington to Cumbria train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Cumbria is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Darlington to Cumbria.
There are 3395+ hotels available in Cumbria.
What companies run services between Darlington, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Darlington to Pooley Bridge Inn via Newcastle, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 4h 24m.
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
- £15–23
- 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
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- 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 Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from La Mexxaluna to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
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