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How to get fromGuildford to Darlingtonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Guildford to Darlington by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Guildford to Vauxhalltrain train Guildford - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Darlingtontrain train London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
    4h 2m
    £88–134

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dolphin Centrebus bus 815
    7h 24m
    £43–73

  3. Drive  267 mi

    1. Drive from Guildford to Darlingtoncar car 267 mi
    4h 26m
    £66–96

  4. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    4h 43m
    £62–261

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain train Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Darlingtontrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    5h 52m
    £121–189

  6. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    4h 51m
    £114–263

  7. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain train
    4. Take the train from Leeds to Darlingtontrain train
    6h 33m
    £93–314

  8. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain train
    6h 41m
    £123–353

  9. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    6h 10m
    £84–195

  10. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LGW - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain train
    6h 16m
    £106–259

  11. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain train
    6h 45m
    £152–429

Guildford to Darlington by train and subway

Calendar216Weekly Services
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Darlington via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dolphin Centre once a week. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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