What is the cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington?

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington is to rideshare which costs £4 - £5 and takes 1h.

What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington?

The fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington is to train which takes 29 min and costs £12 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle upon Tyne and Darlington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newcastle Coach Station station and arriving at Dolphin Centre. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Darlington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newcastle and arriving at Darlington. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington?

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Darlington is 36 miles. The road distance is 34.7 miles.

How do I travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington without a car?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington without a car is to train which takes 29 min and costs £12 - £28.

How long does it take to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington?

The train from Newcastle to Darlington takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington bus from?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Newcastle Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington train from?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington is to train which takes 29 min and costs £12 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £16 and takes 55 min.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington bus arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dolphin Centre station.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington train arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington is 35 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington.

How do I get a train ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington?

Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Darlington?

There are 1426+ hotels available in Darlington.

Can I share a ride from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Newcastle upon Tyne and Darlington. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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There are 5 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
29 min
£12–28
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Dolphin Centrebus 177 / ...
55 min
£4–16
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlingtonrideshare 34.6 mi
1h
£4–5
Drive 34.5 mi
1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlingtoncar 34.5 mi
42 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlingtontaxi 34.5 mi
42 min
£70–90

Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington by train

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Distance: 35.5 mi
Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Darlington, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £12–17 and the journey takes 29 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Dolphin Centre 3 times a day. Tickets cost £6–16 and the journey takes 55 min. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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