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Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Darlington to Edinburgh Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Edinburgh Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, while a flight costs an average of £213.
Distance: 196 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£41 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest | £213 Average Price | £39 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 18m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Edinburgh Airport:
A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Edinburgh Airport costing on average £41.
A coach is £186 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darlington to Edinburgh Airport costing on average £213.
Other travel options to Edinburgh Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 40m.
Flight takes on average 8h 18m.
You'll arrive about 1h 4m sooner (2h 12m by train vs 3h 16m by car). Tickets start at around £41 compared to roughly £39 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Compare prices and tickets Darlington to Edinburgh Airport by coach, train or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Darlington to Edinburgh Airport
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Trains from Darlington to Edinburgh Airport run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:07, the last at 09:34. The fastest train covers the 196 km distance in 2h 22m.
Distance 196 km |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 2h 22m |
First train 8:07 |
Last train 9:34 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Darlington to Edinburgh Airport trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Darlington and Edinburgh Airport from £24. 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 Edinburgh Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Darlington to Edinburgh Airport 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 Edinburgh Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Darlington and Edinburgh Airport
Most Darlington to Edinburgh Airport trains use the Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley station pair. Use this guide to compare Darlington and Edinburgh Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 North Road from Darlington city centre
North Road is 1 km from Darlington city centre. Public transport options include:
North Road train station facilities and services
North Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at North Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at North Road: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at North Road: Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at North Road: 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.
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