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Get from Darlington to York
The journey takes about 28 minutes, and with fares starting at just £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Darlington to York by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Darlington to York?
The cheapest train tickets from Darlington to York start from £8. The average price for this train route is around £22. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Darlington to York?
The average train journey time from Darlington to York is 28m, covering a distance of 43 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 25m and is operated by Transpennine Express.
Which train operators serve the Darlington to York route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 7 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Grand Central.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Darlington to York?
The earliest train from Darlington to York departs at 07:02. And the latest train departs at 23:26.
Which is the best train operator from Darlington to York?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Grand Central, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Darlington to York?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Darlington to York?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Grand Central, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Darlington to York?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transpennine Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Darlington to York was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of £7To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Darlington to York as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £7 to £61 for a train ticket from Darlington to York based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £7, which is on 2025-12-14.
Usually CrossCountry will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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