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

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There are 5 ways to get from Newcastle to Darlington by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Boars Head PH to Bus Stationbus bus 553
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Darlingtontrain train
    5h 30m

  2. Drive 195.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newcastle to Darlingtoncar car 195.9 mi
    4h 4m
    £48–69

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boars Head PH to Bus Stationbus bus 553
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to bus stationbus bus 64
    3. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Dolphin Centrebus bus 177
    10h

  4. Bus, train via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Boars Head PH to Bus Stationbus bus 553
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darlingtontrain train
    6h 13m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Knucklas to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Stockporttrain train
    3. Take the train from Stockport to Doncastertrain train
    4. Take the train from Doncaster to Darlingtontrain train
    6h 21m
    £99–179

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Newcastle to Darlington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 251 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Newcastle, Shropshire, England and Darlington, England?

You can take a vehicle from Newcastle to Dolphin Centre via Boars Head PH, Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent, and Manchester Airport The Station in around 10h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Newcastle to Darlington via Knucklas, Shrewsbury, Stockport, and Doncaster in around 6h 21m.

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