The cheapest and fastest trains from Bishop Auckland to Darlington
Cheapest price
£2
Average price
£3
Fastest journey
26 m
Average duration
26 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bishop Auckland to Darlington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bishop Auckland to Darlington will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.
Of the 3 trains that leave Bishop Auckland for Darlington every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 27 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bishop Auckland to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bishop Auckland to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £3.
Distance: 17 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£3 Average Price Cheapest | £3 Average Price |
57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bishop Auckland to Darlington train times
The table below shows live departures for Bishop Auckland to Darlington trains for today, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:26 Bishop Auckland | 0h28 | 11:54 Darlington | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bishop Auckland to Darlington
Trains from Bishop Auckland to Darlington run on average 5 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:44, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 26m.
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 26m |
First train 06:44 |
Last train 22:52 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Bishop Auckland to Darlington trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Bishop Auckland and Darlington from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bishop Auckland to Darlington train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bishop Auckland to Darlington by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Darlington, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bishop Auckland and Darlington
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:50 - 12:2513:00 - 16:25 Saturday 08:50 - 12:2513:00 - 16:25 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, There is step free access onto the platform. Kerb from car park to station entrance
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in station car park
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: text phones are available and staff are on hand to assist as required due to no low level phones
- Accessible taxis: Generally available but advance booking recommended
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets can be accessed from all platforms. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Reception on Platform 1 upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: stations front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement coach services depart from the station entrance
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Station is unstaffed there are 2 entrances to the staton, one is via steep steps 11 in total, the other is via a stepped ramps and about 40-50 metres in length.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station.Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops 150 yards from the railway bridge
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