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

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Darlingtontrain train
    4h 41m
    £113–198

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dolphin Centrebus bus 815
    8h 10m
    £50–81

  3. Drive  286.4 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Darlingtoncar car 286.4 mi
    4h 46m
    £72–103

  4. Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    3h 28m
    £89–231

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Darlingtontrain train Southampton Central - Newcastle / ...
    4h 57m
    £130–210

  6. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Darlingtontrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    5h 35m
    £140–215

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

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    5h 5m
    £68–295

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

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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
    5h 31m
    £73–169

  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 Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Darlingtontrain train
    5h 23m
    £108–254

Southampton to Darlington by train and subway

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Darlington via Reading, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Dolphin Centre via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 10m.

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