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

The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Rugeley is to bus which costs £19 - £29 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darlington to Rugeley is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Darlington and Rugeley?

No, there is no direct bus from Darlington to Rugeley station. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, bus station and Chell Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Darlington and Rugeley?

No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Rugeley. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Rugeley Trent Valley via Tamworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Darlington to Rugeley?

The distance between Darlington and Rugeley is 182 miles. The road distance is 155 miles.

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

The best way to get from Darlington to Rugeley without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £75 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Darlington to Rugeley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Rugeley bus from?

Darlington to Rugeley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Darlington station.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Rugeley train from?

Darlington to Rugeley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Darlington to Rugeley?

The best way to get from Darlington to Rugeley is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £29 and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Darlington to Rugeley bus arrive?

Darlington to Rugeley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Darlington to Rugeley train arrive?

Darlington to Rugeley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Tamworth High Level station.

Can I drive from Darlington to Rugeley?

Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Rugeley is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Darlington to Rugeley.

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

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Where can I stay near Rugeley?

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There are 5 ways to get from Darlington to Rugeley by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Tamworth High Leveltrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 28m
£77–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Darlington to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus
3. Take the bus from bus station to Chell Roadbus 101
7h 34m
£19–29
Drive 154.1 mi
1. Drive from Darlington to Rugeleycar 154.1 mi
2h 41m
£39–56
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Darlington to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugeley Towntrain Wolverhampton - Rugeley Trent Valley / ...
3h 33m
£81–128
Train via Liverpool
1. Take the train from Darlington to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Staffordtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
5h 27m
£60–119

Darlington to Rugeley by train

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Distance: 180.6 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Darlington to Tamworth High Level every 3 hours. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darlington to Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Stoke-on-Trent, bus station, and Chell Road in around 7h 34m.

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