Crawley to Darlington train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Crawley to Darlington

Showing times and prices for 23 Mar

Cheapest price

£220

Average price

£220

Fastest journey

4 h 22 m

Average duration

4 h 23 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

390 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Crawley to Darlington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Crawley to Darlington will cost around £220 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £220.

Fast trains

To travel from Crawley to Darlington you need to make at least one change.

Thameslink
06:074h25
Crawley
10:32Darlington
£2201One-way
1 change
Thameslink
07:094h23
Crawley
11:32Darlington
£2201One-way
1 change
Thameslink
08:084h24
Crawley
12:32Darlington
£2201One-way
1 change
Thameslink
09:084h24
Crawley
13:32Darlington
£2201One-way
1 change
Thameslink
10:084h24
Crawley
14:32Darlington
£2201One-way
1 change

Live departures

Crawley to Darlington train times

The table below shows live departures for Crawley to Darlington trains for tomorrow, Sunday 22 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 15:35
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
thameslink06:07 Crawley
4h25
10:32 Darlington1 change
thameslink07:09 Crawley
4h23
11:32 Darlington1 change
thameslink08:08 Crawley
4h24
12:32 Darlington1 change
thameslink09:08 Crawley
4h24
13:32 Darlington1 change
thameslink10:08 Crawley
4h24
14:32 Darlington1 change

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Compare prices and tickets Crawley to Darlington by train

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Crawley to Darlington

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Trains from Crawley to Darlington run on average 15 times per day, taking around 4h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £215 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 02:45, the last at 20:49. The fastest train covers the 390 km distance in 4h 12m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
390 km
Average train duration
4h 40m
Cheapest ticket price
£215
Trains per day
15
Fastest train
4h 12m
First train
02:45
Last train
20:49
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Thameslink from Crawley to Darlington trainsThameslink trains will get you between Crawley and Darlington from £215. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Thameslink

About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 12m
Cheapest Price
£215
Thameslink frequency
16 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area

FAQs: Crawley to Darlington train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Crawley 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Crawley to Darlington can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £215, while the average price tends to be around £215.
The train journey from Crawley to Darlington covers a distance of 390 km and takes approximately 4h 12m. Trains run 15 per day.
The train distance from Crawley to Darlington is 390 km.
The first train from Crawley to Darlington leaves at 2:45.
The last train from Crawley to Darlington departs at 20:49.
Trains from Crawley to Darlington run approximately 15 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Crawley to Darlington.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Crawley to Darlington.
To travel from Crawley to Darlington, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Crawley to Darlington.
The train station in Crawley that goes to Darlington is Gatwick Airport (GTW), and it arrives at Darlington station (DAR).
The cheapest way to get from Crawley to Darlington is by train, costing approximately £215.
Booking trains from Crawley to Darlington in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Crawley to Darlington offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, with views of the English countryside, rolling hills, and picturesque towns along the route, particularly as you travel through regions like the North East of England.
A day trip from Crawley to Darlington is not feasible as the journey duration is 4h 12m. There are 11 trains per day for this route.
Two to three days in Darlington should be sufficient to explore its key attractions, including the Head of Steam Railway Museum, South Park, and the Darlington Hippodrome, while also enjoying the local dining and shopping experiences.
Yes, you can take the train from Crawley to Darlington.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Crawley and Darlington

Crawley
Darlington
The major train station for departures in Crawley is Three Bridges. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Three Bridges for your trip from Crawley to Darlington.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:55 - 22:15 Sunday 06:40 - 20:45
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: YES
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Platforms 2 and 3
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Unheated waiting areas are available on platforms 2 and 3
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Outside station, alongside walkway between ticket office and gateline
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:10 - 20:20 Sunday 08:40 - 18:20
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on both platforms
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage location: Station car park
  • Storage CCTV: Yes

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