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How to get fromLancaster to Darlingtonby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Leedstrain train Morecambe - Leeds / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Darlingtontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
    3h 9m
    £52–104

  2. Drive 71.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Lancaster to Darlingtoncar car 71.3 mi
    1h 35m
    £18–25

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Dolphin Centrebus bus 177
    4h 35m
    £30–75

  4. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    3h 14m
    £58–115

Lancaster to Darlington by train

Calendar47Weekly Trains
Duration3h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 138.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Lancaster, Lancashire, England and Darlington, England?

You can take a train from Lancaster to Darlington via Leeds in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Night Std to Dolphin Centre via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 4h 35m.

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