How much does a cheap train ticket from Leeds to Darlington cost?

The average train ticket price from Leeds to Darlington is £37. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Leeds to Darlington is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Leeds to Darlington?

A train trip between Leeds and Darlington is around 54m, although the fastest train will take about 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 51 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily train are there between Leeds and Darlington?

The number of trains from Leeds to Darlington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 7. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Leeds to Darlington by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Leeds to Darlington?

When taking the train from Leeds to Darlington, you can travel comfortably and safely with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway.

Train Leeds to Darlington from £10

Next train departures

Next departures from Leeds to Darlington on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:08	Leeds	53m	08:01	Darlington	Cheapest
Train	08:08	Leeds	50m	08:58	Darlington	Fastest
Train	07:08	Leeds	53m	08:01	Darlington	No tags
Train	07:51	Leeds	56m	08:47	Darlington	No tags
Train	08:08	Leeds	50m	08:58	Darlington	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Darlington on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:51	Leeds	56m	08:47	Darlington	Cheapest
Train	08:08	Leeds	50m	08:58	Darlington	Fastest
Train	07:08	Leeds	53m	08:01	Darlington	No tags
Train	07:51	Leeds	56m	08:47	Darlington	No tags
Train	08:08	Leeds	50m	08:58	Darlington	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Darlington on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:51	Leeds	56m	08:47	Darlington	Cheapest
Train	08:08	Leeds	50m	08:58	Darlington	Fastest
Train	07:08	Leeds	53m	08:01	Darlington	No tags
Train	07:51	Leeds	56m	08:47	Darlington	No tags
Train	08:08	Leeds	50m	08:58	Darlington	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Darlington on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:26	Leeds	1h 11m	16:37	Darlington	Cheapest
Train	07:26	Leeds	1h 8m	08:34	Darlington	Fastest
Train	07:26	Leeds	1h 8m	08:34	Darlington	No tags
Train	08:25	Leeds	1h 10m	09:35	Darlington	No tags
Train	08:25	Leeds	1h 10m	09:35	Darlington	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Darlington on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:04	Leeds	1h 6m	10:10	Darlington	Cheapest
Train	09:04	Leeds	1h 6m	10:10	Darlington	Fastest
Train	10:26	Leeds	1h 13m	11:39	Darlington	No tags
Train	10:26	Leeds	1h 13m	11:39	Darlington	No tags
Train	11:25	Leeds	1h 12m	12:37	Darlington	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 03:43 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Leeds to Darlington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Darlington. The journey takes about 54 minutes and with fares starting at just £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7train per day

54mAverage duration

51 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£19 - £19	Average duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£13 - £82	Average duration54m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£10 - £10	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Transpennine Express

3.5/521 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

London North Eastern Railway

4/530 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi5

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leeds to Darlington by train

How much does a cheap train ticket from Leeds to Darlington cost?
The average train ticket price from Leeds to Darlington is £37. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Leeds to Darlington is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from Leeds to Darlington?
A train trip between Leeds and Darlington is around 54m, although the fastest train will take about 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 51 miles that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Leeds and Darlington?
The number of trains from Leeds to Darlington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 7. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Leeds to Darlington by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Leeds to Darlington?
When taking the train from Leeds to Darlington, you can travel comfortably and safely with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

16/11

£33

17/11

£30

Today

£22

19/11

£21

20/11

£20

21/11

£20

22/11

£26

23/11

£30

The cheapest trip from Leeds to Darlington was searched and found on 21 Nov 2025 with a price of £20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Leeds to Darlington as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £20 to £76 for a train ticket from Leeds to Darlington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £20, which is on 2025-11-21.

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.