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How to get fromKings Cross to Darlingtonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Kings Cross to Darlington by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Darlingtontrain train London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
    2h 28m
    £80–120

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Dolphin Centrebus bus 591
    7h 6m
    £49–134

  3. Drive 239.5 mi

    1. Drive from Kings Cross to Darlingtoncar car 239.5 mi
    4h 15m
    £58–84

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    4h 9m
    £74–316

  5. Train via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain train London St Pancras International - Sheffield
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Darlingtontrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    4h 5m
    £135–198

  6. Fly London City Airport to Durham Tees Valley Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane plane LCY - MME
    6h 18m
    £116–715

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

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo 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
    £126–308

  8. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Darlingtontrain train
    6h 9m
    £107–385

  9. Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain train
    5h 39m
    £151–417

  10. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain train
    5h 59m
    £137–420

Kings Cross to Darlington by train

Calendar218Weekly Trains
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 231.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Kings Cross, Greater London, England and Darlington, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Golders Green Station to Dolphin Centre twice daily. Tickets cost £45–120 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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