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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Darlington to Inverness
Cheapest price
£151
Average price
£180
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
8 h 58 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
368 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Darlington to Inverness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darlington to Inverness will cost around £180 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £151.
Of the 4 trains that leave Darlington for Inverness every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 368 km distance in an average of 8 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 17 h 5 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 and coach for Darlington to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 368 km
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Live departures
Darlington to Inverness train times
The table below shows live departures for Darlington to Inverness trains for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 10:49 Darlington | 8h18 | 19:07 Inverness | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 21 November | |||||
| 08:03 Darlington | 6h12 | 14:15 Inverness | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Darlington to Inverness
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Trains from Darlington to Inverness run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £32 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 17:26. The fastest train covers the 368 km distance in 5h 48m.
Distance 368 km |
Average train duration 5h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 48m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 17:26 |
Train companies: ScotRail, LNER, Cross Country from Darlington to Inverness trainsScotRail, LNER, Cross Country trains will get you between Darlington and Inverness from £32. 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 Inverness train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Darlington to Inverness 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 Inverness, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Darlington and Inverness
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- 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
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Information Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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 Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the Eastgate side of the station at the short stay car park
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