The cheapest and fastest trains from Darlington to Bath
Cheapest price
£180
Average price
£218
Fastest journey
4 h 39 m
Average duration
4 h 53 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
354 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Darlington to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darlington to Bath will cost around £218 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £180.
Of the 2 trains that leave Darlington for Bath every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 354 km distance in an average of 4 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 7 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, coach and flight for Darlington to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, and a train costs an average of £89.
Distance: 354 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£137 Average Price | £60 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 10m Average total duration 10h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Darlington to Bath train times
The table below shows live departures for Darlington to Bath trains for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:26 Darlington | 4h54 | 13:20 Bath | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Darlington to Bath
Trains from Darlington to Bath run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £89 but you can travel from only £37 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 20:03. The fastest train covers the 354 km distance in 4h 39m.
Distance 354 km |
Average train duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £89 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 39m |
First train 05:13 |
Last train 20:03 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, LNER, Cross Country from Darlington to Bath trainsCrossCountry, LNER, Cross Country trains will get you between Darlington and Bath from £37. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Darlington to Bath train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Darlington to Bath 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 Bath, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Darlington and Bath
- 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
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi."
- Type of shops available: Flower shop in subway
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Starbucks
- Dashi Bath
- Be At One
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- Taxi: Taxi Rank: Taxi rank is available at the station entrance. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Ramp access & staff assistance.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Travelodge Bath Waterside
- The Z Hotel Bath
- The Royal Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: At rear and side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- The information office is located by Platform 1.
- Bus lines: 700, A4
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, CrossCountry, South Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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