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There are 11 ways to get from Portsmouth to Darlington by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Darlingtontrain train London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
    4h 40m
    £115–195

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 11bus bus Ukn10
    9h 43m
    £55–111

  3. Drive 298.5 mi

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Darlingtoncar car 298.5 mi
    5h 3m
    £73–105

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

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleightrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    4h 20m
    £104–254

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Winchester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Darlingtontrain train
    6h 56m
    £172–266

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dolphin Centrebus bus 591
    10h 25m
    £61–157

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

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain 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
    £79–307

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    6h 14m
    £89–200

  9. Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Darlingtontrain train
    6h 3m
    £123–267

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

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain train
    4. Take the train from York to Darlingtontrain train
    6h 52m
    £118–370

  11. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain train
    6h 59m
    £147–430

Portsmouth to Darlington by train and subway

Calendar218Weekly Services
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 310.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Darlington via London Waterloo, Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Dolphin Centre via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 10h 25m.

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