There are 4 ways to get from Methil to Darlington by train, bus, or car
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Train via Edinburgh Waverley
best- Take the train from Leven to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Leven - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 35m£72–160Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Dolphin Centrebus 591 / ...
6h 26m£35–81Drive 172.3 mi
- Drive from Methil to Darlingtoncar 172.3 mi
3h 31m£42–61Train
- Take the train from Cupar to Darlingtontrain Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
4h 54m£114–166
Methil to Darlington by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Methil to Darlington is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Methil to Darlington is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Methil to Darlington. However, there are services departing from South Grove and arriving at Dolphin Centre via Park & Ride and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Methil to Darlington. However, there are services departing from Leven and arriving at Darlington via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Methil and Darlington is 197 miles. The road distance is 173.3 miles.
The best way to get from Methil to Darlington without a car is to train via Edinburgh Waverley which takes 3h 35m and costs £70 - £160.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Methil to Darlington, including transfers.
Methil to Darlington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Methil to Darlington train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Leven station.
The best way to get from Methil to Darlington is to train via Edinburgh Waverley which takes 3h 35m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Methil, Scotland and Darlington, England?
You can take a train from Leven to Darlington via Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Dolphin Centre twice daily. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Leven to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cupar to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £110–160
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Dolphin Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–70
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Methil to Darlington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dolphin Centre station.
Methil to Darlington train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Methil to Darlington is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Methil to Darlington.
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