Trains from Darlington to Edinburgh

Darlington to Edinburgh train information

Which train company can I use?

Search for your ticket on gopili to see the different companies for your train connecting Darlington (North East England) to Edinburgh (Eastern Scotland). The services on board may change depending on the train operator.

How much times does it take?

There are 118 miles between the 2 cities and the average journey time from Darlington to Edinburgh is approximately 2h05m. Taking the train is often the fastest option to get to Edinburgh from Darlington, and it's also a greener option than driving your car or flying.

How much does it costs?

Prices may vary quickly. We suggest you to make a search to see the latest available offers.

Best prices for Darlington to Edinburgh train tickets

Darlington - Edinburgh prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Darlington to Edinburgh by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Darlington - Edinburgh: the best time to book cheap trains

Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

The graph above shows the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the train ticket is booked. Purchasing your train from Darlington to Edinburgh in advance can enable you to save money for your journey.

Tickets are available from £12 when buying your seat 1 month in advance which is 60% cheaper than the best fare we found when booking on the day you're travelling.

Best prices for Darlington to Edinburgh trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Darlington and Edinburgh by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Edinburgh to Darlington and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Darlington - Edinburgh train tickets

National Railcards can offer great value for money if you're travelling by train. Depending on your age and your situation, you can get one of the five existing railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can help you save money for your Darlington Edinburgh train ticket.

• When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several trips. But is it really relevant when taking the train from Darlington to Edinburgh? Grab your calculator, taking into account:

  A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

  B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

  C = average fare for a Darlington Edinburgh ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

  Start by dividing A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of trips needed per year to start saving money.

  In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Darlington to Edinburgh (one way journey).

• All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 34% off most train fares, so you will save 1/3 on most rail fares.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey