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How to get fromDarlington to Watford Junctionby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Darlington to Watford Junction by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to King's Crosstrain train Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
    3h 7m
    £85–150

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 591 / ...
    7h 5m
    £47–114

  3. Drive 232.3 mi

    1. Drive from Darlington to Watford Junctioncar car 232.3 mi
    3h 45m
    £57–82

  4. Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    4h 10m
    £59–261

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Birmingham New Streettrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Watford Junctiontrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
    4h
    £123–209

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Newcastle - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Watford Junctiontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    4h 52m
    £100–168

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    5h 10m
    £98–316

  8. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    5h 34m
    £95–268

Darlington to Watford Junction by train and foot

Calendar230Weekly Services
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Darlington, England and Watford Junction, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Darlington to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Dolphin Centre to Milton Keynes Coachway twice daily. Tickets cost £35–95 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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