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How to get fromDarlington to Sandbankby train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Darlington to Sandbank by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    5h 18m
    £105–168

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 591
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    7h 39m
    £41–75

  3. Drive  238.8 mi

    1. Drive from Darlington to Sandbankcar car 238.8 mi
    4h 36m
    £59–86

  4. Train to Newcastle, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane NCL - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 5m
    £91–223

  5. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    5h 22m
    £75–167

  6. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MME - GLA
    2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 32m
    £93–448

  7. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LBA - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 5m
    £88–222

Darlington to Sandbank by train, ferry, and bus

Calendar23Weekly Services
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Darlington, England and Sandbank, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Darlington to Sandbank. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Gourock, walk to Gourock Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Dunoon Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 486 bus to Finbracken. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to Finbracken via Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 7h 39m.

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