There are 10 ways to get from Dorset to Darlington by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
- Take the train from King's Cross to Darlingtontrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
6h 5m£138–231Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dolphin Centrebus 815
10h 36m£53–93Drive 306.7 mi
- Drive from Dorset to Darlingtoncar 306.7 mi
5h 45m£76–110Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
6h 5m£112–280Train via Kings Statue
- Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
- Take the train from King's Cross to Darlingtontrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
7h 8m£132–223Train #2
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Darlingtontrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
9h 34m£157–246Bus, train
- Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus Cr5
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darlingtontrain
13h 15m£56–94Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
7h 51m£77–177Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
7h 46m£76–310Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Darlingtontrain
8h£131–308
Dorset to Darlington by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Darlington is to bus which costs £50 - £95 and takes 10h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Darlington is to drive which takes 5h 45m and costs £75 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Darlington. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Dolphin Centre via Tesco, Seldown Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Darlington. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Darlington via London Waterloo, Vauxhall station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Dorset and Darlington is 374 miles. The road distance is 308.5 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Darlington without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £130 - £240.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Dorset to Darlington, including transfers.
Dorset to Darlington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Dorset to Darlington train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Moreton (Dorset) station.
The best way to get from Dorset to Darlington is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £130 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 10h 36m.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Darlington, England?
You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Darlington via Moreton (Dorset), London Waterloo, Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Dolphin Centre via Tesco, Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 10h 36m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–190
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–250
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–100
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–55
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–55
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dolphin Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Dorset to Darlington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Dorset to Darlington train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Darlington is 308 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Dorset to Darlington.
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