The cheapest and fastest trains from Bournemouth to Darlington
Cheapest price
£367
Average price
£367
Fastest journey
6 h 8 m
Average duration
6 h 28 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
424 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth to Darlington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Darlington will cost around £367 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £367.
To travel from Bournemouth to Darlington you need to make at least one change.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bournemouth to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £48, and a train costs an average of £86.
Distance: 424 km
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5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 55m Average total duration 10h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bournemouth to Darlington train times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Darlington trains for today, Friday 27 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 19:45 Bournemouth | 14h59 | 10:44 Darlington | 1 change | |
![]() | 22:12 Bournemouth | 12h32 | 10:44 Darlington | 2 changes | |
| Saturday 28 February | |||||
![]() | 12:45 Bournemouth | 6h47 | 19:32 Darlington | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:45 Bournemouth | 6h08 | 21:53 Darlington | 1 change | |
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Why should you book Bournemouth to Darlington trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs LNER?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for LNER, but also compare tickets for the likes of Cross Country or South Western Railway to find the best option for your trip from Bournemouth to Darlington.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare LNER with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Bournemouth to Darlington.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bournemouth to Darlington
Trains from Bournemouth to Darlington run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £86 but you can travel from only £48 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:08, the last at 18:59. The fastest train covers the 424 km distance in 5h 39m.
Distance 424 km |
Average train duration 4h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £86 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 39m |
First train 05:08 |
Last train 18:59 |
Train companies: LNER, Cross Country, South Western Railway from Bournemouth to Darlington trainsLNER, Cross Country, South Western Railway trains will get you between Bournemouth and Darlington from £48. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bournemouth to Darlington train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bournemouth and Darlington
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:40 Saturday 05:40 - 20:40 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Premium
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Southampton / Brockenhurst: Station entrance on Halfords side. To Poole: Station entrance on Asda side.
- 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
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