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Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leeds. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 136, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Darlington to Leeds 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 Darlington to Leeds?
The cheapest train tickets from Darlington to Leeds start from R 216. The average price for this train route is around R 754. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Darlington to Leeds?
The average train journey time from Darlington to Leeds is 56m, covering a distance of 81 km. The quickest train can get you there in 49m and is operated by Transpennine Express.
Which train operators serve the Darlington to Leeds route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 9 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Darlington to Leeds?
The earliest train from Darlington to Leeds departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 23:26.
Which is the best train operator from Darlington to Leeds?
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 Darlington to Leeds?
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 Darlington to Leeds?
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 Darlington to Leeds?
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 Leeds was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 343To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Darlington to Leeds as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 343 to R 1 717 for a train ticket from Darlington to Leeds based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 346, which is on 2025-12-16.
Usually Transpennine Express 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.
