How much does a train ticket cost from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington?

The cheapest train tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £11. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington?

The average train journey time from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington is 30m, covering a distance of 31 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 27m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway .

Which train operators serve the Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway , Transpennine Express , CrossCountry , Northern .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington?

The earliest train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington departs at 07:04. And the latest train departs at 22:52.

Which is the best train operator from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington?

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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington from £5

Next train departures

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:20	Newcastle	1h 10m	08:30	Darlington	CheapestFastest
Train	07:20	Newcastle	1h 10m	08:30	Darlington	No tags
Train	07:55	Newcastle	1h 15m	09:10	Darlington	No tags
Train	07:40	Newcastle	1h 10m	08:50	Darlington	No tags
Train	07:55	Newcastle	1h 15m	09:10	Darlington	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:20	Newcastle	1h 10m	08:30	Darlington	Cheapest
Train	07:20	Newcastle	1h 10m	08:30	Darlington	Fastest
Train	22:04	Manors	1h 26m	23:30	Darlington	No tags
Train	07:40	Newcastle	1h 10m	08:50	Darlington	No tags
Train	07:55	Newcastle	1h 15m	09:10	Darlington	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:20	Newcastle	1h 10m	08:30	Darlington	CheapestFastest
Train	07:20	Newcastle	1h 10m	08:30	Darlington	No tags
Train	07:55	Newcastle	1h 15m	09:10	Darlington	No tags
Train	07:40	Newcastle	1h 10m	08:50	Darlington	No tags
Train	07:55	Newcastle	1h 15m	09:10	Darlington	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:46	Newcastle	30m	08:16	Darlington	Cheapest
Train	16:00	Newcastle	27m	16:27	Darlington	Fastest
Train	07:30	Newcastle	31m	08:01	Darlington	No tags
Train	07:39	Newcastle	30m	08:09	Darlington	No tags
Train	08:01	Newcastle	35m	08:36	Darlington	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:46	Newcastle	30m	08:16	Darlington	Cheapest
Train	16:00	Newcastle	27m	16:27	Darlington	Fastest
Train	07:30	Newcastle	31m	08:01	Darlington	No tags
Train	07:39	Newcastle	30m	08:09	Darlington	No tags
Train	08:01	Newcastle	35m	08:36	Darlington	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 20:51 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day

30mAverage duration

31 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£10 - £11	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£6 - £33	Average duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£5 - £5	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train Companies

London North Eastern Railway

4/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi5

Transpennine Express

3.5/521 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.2

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington 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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington?
The cheapest train tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £11. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington?
The average train journey time from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington is 30m, covering a distance of 31 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 27m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.
Which train operators serve the Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington?
The earliest train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington departs at 07:04. And the latest train departs at 22:52.
Which is the best train operator from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington?
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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

26/11

£8

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Today

£8

29/11

£12

30/11

£11

01/12

£12

02/12

£5

03/12

£5

The cheapest trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £5

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

You can expect to pay from £5 to £32 for a train ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £5, which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Northern, 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.