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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Darlingtontrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 55m
    £143–239

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Darlingtonbus bus
    10h 31m
    £40–59

  3. Drive  276.4 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Darlingtoncar car 276.4 mi
    5h 44m
    £69–99

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

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    5h 56m
    £71–179

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darlingtontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
    7h 15m
    £103–172

  6. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane plane BRS - MME
    8h 6m
    £111–479

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

    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    6h 41m
    £150–435

  8. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane plane CWL - MME
    8h 36m
    £157–792

  9. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain train
    7h 54m
    £119–286

Swansea to Darlington by train

Calendar81Weekly Trains
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 345.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Darlington, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Darlington via Bristol Parkway in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Darlington via Millennium Point and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 10h 31m.

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