There are 3 ways to get from Darlington to Grasmere by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Darlington to Carlisletrain Middlesbrough - Carlisle
4h 46m£43–74Drive 75.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Darlington to Grasmerecar 75.1 mi
1h 41m£19–27Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
- Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
5h 2m£51–100
Darlington to Grasmere by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Grasmere is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Darlington to Grasmere is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £18 - £27.
No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Grasmere. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Darlington and Grasmere is 145 miles. The road distance is 75.6 miles.
The best way to get from Darlington to Grasmere without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £40 - £75.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Darlington to Grasmere, including transfers.
Darlington to Grasmere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Darlington station.
Darlington to Grasmere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Grasmere is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Darlington to Grasmere.
There are 3835+ hotels available in Grasmere.
What companies run services between Darlington, England and Grasmere, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Darlington to Carlisle 6 times a week. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 2h 20m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 3 times a week.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Darlington to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Darlington to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
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