Trains from London to Darlington

London to Darlington train information

• Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train between London (London England) to Darlington (North East England). The services on board can vary depending on the rail company.
• On average, it takes approximately 2h27m by train covering a distance of 217 miles to get to Darlington from London. The duration may change depending if the train is direct or if you need to make a change.
• Prices will vary depending on the day and hour of travel and how far in advance you purchase your ticket.

Best prices for London to Darlington train tickets

London - Darlington prices calendar

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

London - Darlington: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets London to Darlington will increase the closer you get to your departure day. If we look at our data, if you book your seat 1 month in advance, tickets should be available from £33 whereas when buying your ticket on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £72 for your journey. Thus, you can save 54% on the price of your ticket by purchasing your seat 1 month in advance rather than on the day you're travelling.

The results are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for London to Darlington trains

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

Discount London - Darlington train tickets

National Railcards can offer great value for money if you're travelling by train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you can get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to save money for your London Darlington train ticket.

How much can I save with a railcard?

The main benefit of getting a railcard is that you only need a few trips to earn as much money as you spent.

You will need to pay at least £88 of train tickets across the whole year for the railcard to pay for itsfel. It corresponds to the price of the card, thirty pounds, divided by the saving, thirty four percent. On every train that you book after that, you will make savings.

For instance, train tickets from London to Darlington cost on average £50.00 (1). By dividing £88 by £50.00 (£88/£50.00 = 1.76), it appears that after only 2 one way trips from Darlington to London, the card will have paid for itself.

How much does a railcard cost?

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

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