Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Darlington

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Maidstone to Darlington by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Strood to London St Pancras Intltrain train Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Darlingtontrain train London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
    4h 6m
    £97–149

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus bus 814
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dolphin Centrebus bus 591 / ...
    8h 45m
    £46–80

  3. Drive  275.7 mi

    1. Drive from Maidstone to Darlingtoncar car 275.7 mi
    4h 33m
    £68–99

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

    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    5h 9m
    £92–330

  5. Train via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Strood to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Darlingtontrain train
    5h 46m
    £132–214

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport

    1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane plane LCY - MME
    6h 52m
    £143–740

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

    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Waterloo Easttrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    6h 1m
    £140–312

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain train
    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 59m
    £123–383

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

    1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain 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 54m
    £156–437

Maidstone to Darlington by train

Calendar216Weekly Trains
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Maidstone to Darlington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 274.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone West to Darlington via Strood, London St Pancras International, and King's Cross in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Dolphin Centre via London Victoria in around 8h 45m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There