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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Darlington to Bristol
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 23 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
348 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Darlington to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darlington to Bristol will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.
Of the 2 trains that leave Darlington for Bristol 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 348 km distance in an average of 4 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 31 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.
18:124h31Darlington22:43Bristol£481One-way0 changes- 9:064h15Darlington13:21Bristol£771One-way0 changes
- 9:064h15Darlington13:21Bristol£771One-way0 changes
- 18:124h31Darlington22:43Bristol£481One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Darlington to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £43.
Distance: 348 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£111 Average Price | £44 Average Price Cheapest | £75 Average Price |
4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 7m Average total duration 7h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Darlington to Bristol train times
The table below shows live departures for Darlington to Bristol trains for tomorrow, Monday 20 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 9:06 Darlington | 4h15 | 13:21 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Darlington to Bristol
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Trains from Darlington to Bristol run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £31 by flight.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 19:35. The fastest train covers the 348 km distance in 4h 9m.
Distance 348 km |
Average train duration 4h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 9m |
First train 4:53 |
Last train 19:35 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Darlington to Bristol trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Darlington and Bristol from £31. 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 Bristol train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Darlington to Bristol 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 Bristol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Darlington and Bristol
Most Darlington to Bristol trains use the Darlington to Bristol Temple Meads station pair, with some services arriving at Stapleton Road. Use this guide to compare Darlington and Bristol train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Darlington station do trains to Bristol leave from?
Getting to Darlington from Darlington city centre
Darlington train station facilities and services
Darlington has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Darlington.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Darlington.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Darlington.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Darlington: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Darlington: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Darlington: 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.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Getting to Stapleton Road from Bristol city centre
Stapleton Road is 2 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Stapleton Road train station facilities and services
Stapleton Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Stapleton Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stapleton Road: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Stapleton Road: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stapleton Road: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 station - step free access can be achieved to both platforms independent of the station however step free access does not exist between platforms. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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