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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cheltenham to Darlington
Cheapest price
£247
Average price
£247
Fastest journey
3 h 13 m
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
294 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cheltenham to Darlington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cheltenham to Darlington will cost around £247 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £247.
To travel from Cheltenham to Darlington you need to make at least one change.
7:143h51Cheltenham11:05Darlington£2471One-way0 changes- 7:403h13Cheltenham10:53Darlington£2471One-way1 change
- 8:123h53Cheltenham12:05Darlington£2471One-way1 change
- 8:123h53Cheltenham12:05Darlington£2471One-way0 changes
- 9:123h41Cheltenham12:53Darlington£2471One-way1 change
- 7:403h13Cheltenham10:53Darlington£2471One-way1 change
- 11:403h13Cheltenham14:53Darlington£2471One-way1 change
- 15:403h13Cheltenham18:53Darlington£2471One-way1 change
- 9:123h41Cheltenham12:53Darlington£2471One-way1 change
- 13:123h41Cheltenham16:53Darlington£2471One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cheltenham to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £51, and a train costs an average of £77.
Distance: 294 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£77 Average Price | £51 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 55m Average total duration 11h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cheltenham to Darlington train times
The table below shows live departures for Cheltenham to Darlington trains for tomorrow, Sunday 19 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:14 Cheltenham | 3h51 | 11:05 Darlington | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:40 Cheltenham | 3h13 | 10:53 Darlington | 1 change | |
| 8:12 Cheltenham | 3h53 | 12:05 Darlington | 1 change | |
| 8:12 Cheltenham | 3h53 | 12:05 Darlington | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:12 Cheltenham | 3h41 | 12:53 Darlington | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cheltenham to Darlington
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Trains from Cheltenham to Darlington run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £77 but you can travel from only £51 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:08, the last at 20:15. The fastest train covers the 294 km distance in 3h 54m.
Distance 294 km |
Average train duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £77 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3h 54m |
First train 5:08 |
Last train 20:15 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Cross Country from Cheltenham to Darlington trainsCross Country trains will get you between Cheltenham and Darlington from £51. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cheltenham to Darlington train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Darlington
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Queens Road.
- The Railway Inn
- The Coconut Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.50
- Queens Hotel Cheltenham
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cheltenham
- Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham
- Located near the main entrance
- 300 places, covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station has a main concourse with ticketing facilities and waiting areas, with platforms accessible via lifts and stairs.
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental- 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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeCar Rental- 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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