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

The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Scotland is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darlington to Scotland is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Darlington and Scotland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Darlington and Scotland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Darlington and arriving at Glasgow Central. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Darlington to Scotland?

The distance between Darlington and Scotland is 208 miles. The road distance is 166.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Darlington to Scotland without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £90 - £140.

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

The train from Darlington to Glasgow Central takes 3h 6m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Scotland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Darlington to Scotland train from?

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

Train or bus from Darlington to Scotland?

The best way to get from Darlington to Scotland is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Darlington to Scotland bus arrive?

Darlington to Scotland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Darlington to Scotland train arrive?

Darlington to Scotland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Darlington to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Scotland is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Darlington to Scotland.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Darlington to Scotland by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 6m
£90–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591
4h 50m
£30–55
Drive 165.8 mi
1. Drive from Darlington to Glasgowcar 165.8 mi
3h 4m
£41–59
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
3h 7m
£60–132

Darlington to Scotland by train

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Distance: 207 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Darlington, England and Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Darlington to Glasgow Central 3 times a day. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Dolphin Centre to Buchanan Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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