What is the cheapest way to get from Luton to Darlington?

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Darlington is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Luton to Darlington?

The fastest way to get from Luton to Darlington is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £85 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Darlington?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Darlington. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Dolphin Centre via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Darlington?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Darlington. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Darlington via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Luton to Darlington?

The distance between Luton and Darlington is 263 miles. The road distance is 216.1 miles.

How do I travel from Luton to Darlington without a car?

The best way to get from Luton to Darlington without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £85 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Luton to Darlington?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Luton to Darlington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Darlington bus from?

Luton to Darlington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Luton to Darlington train from?

Luton to Darlington train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train or bus from Luton to Darlington?

The best way to get from Luton to Darlington is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Luton to Darlington bus arrive?

Luton to Darlington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dolphin Centre station.

Where does the Luton to Darlington train arrive?

Luton to Darlington train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Luton to Darlington?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Darlington is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Luton to Darlington.

How do I get a train ticket from Luton to Darlington?

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Luton to Darlington - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Darlingtontrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
3h 27m
£89–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Dolphin Centrebus 591
6h 25m
£33–60
Drive 214.9 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Darlingtoncar 214.9 mi
3h 35m
£53–77
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
4h 18m
£63–264
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Darlingtontrain
5h 7m
£96–152
Fly Luton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
4h 16m
£81–238
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Darlingtontrain
6h 8m
£94–317
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Luton to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
5h 39m
£140–300

Luton to Darlington by train

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Distance: 261.7 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Darlington via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Dolphin Centre once daily. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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