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Get from Aberdeen to Darlington
The journey takes about 4 hours 36 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 958, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Aberdeen to Darlington by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Aberdeen to Darlington?
The cheapest train tickets from Aberdeen to Darlington start from R 958. The average price for this train route is around R 1 862. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Aberdeen to Darlington?
The average train journey time from Aberdeen to Darlington is 4h 36m, covering a distance of 294 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 33m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.
Which train operators serve the Aberdeen to Darlington route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 3 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Aberdeen to Darlington?
The earliest train from Aberdeen to Darlington departs at 07:50. And the latest train departs at 18:18.
Which is the best train operator from Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen to Darlington?
Based on 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 offers the most punctual service from Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen to Darlington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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 Aberdeen to Darlington was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 913To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Aberdeen to Darlington as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 913 to R 5 709 for a train ticket from Aberdeen to Darlington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 913, which is on 2025-12-17.
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.
