The cheapest and fastest trains from Darlington to Chichester
Cheapest price
£82
Average price
£89
Fastest journey
5 h 7 m
Average duration
5 h 16 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
413 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Darlington to Chichester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darlington to Chichester will cost around £89 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £82.
Of the 2 trains that leave Darlington for Chichester 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 413 km distance in an average of 5 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 25 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 coach and train for Darlington to Chichester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Chichester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £68. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £68, and a train costs an average of £85.
Distance: 413 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£85 Average Price | £68 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 59m Average total duration 15h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Darlington to Chichester
Trains from Darlington to Chichester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £85 but you can travel from only £68 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:12, the last at 18:14. The fastest train covers the 413 km distance in 4h 39m.
Distance 413 km |
Average train duration 4h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £85 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 39m |
First train 05:12 |
Last train 18:14 |
Train companies: LNER from Darlington to Chichester trainsLNER trains will get you between Darlington and Chichester from £68. 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 Chichester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Darlington to Chichester 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 Chichester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Darlington and Chichester
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 20:00 Saturday 05:10 - 20:00 Sunday 06:40 - 20:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- 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. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting shelters are available on both platforms
- Storage location: Outside both station entrances
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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