The cheapest and fastest trains from Darlington station (DAR) to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£179
Average price
£183
Fastest journey
3 h 41 m
Average duration
4 h 2 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
316 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Darlington station (DAR) to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darlington station (DAR) to London Stansted Airport will cost around £183 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £179.
To travel from Darlington station (DAR) to London Stansted Airport you need to make at least one change.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Darlington station (DAR) to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington station (DAR) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £52. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £52, and a train costs an average of £90.
Distance: 316 km
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Live departures
Darlington station (DAR) to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Darlington station (DAR) to London Stansted Airport trains for tomorrow, Saturday 10 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:00 Darlington station (DAR) | 3h41 | 09:41 Stansted Airport | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:02 Darlington station (DAR) | 4h22 | 11:24 Stansted Airport | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Darlington station (DAR) to London Stansted Airport
Trains from Darlington station (DAR) to London Stansted Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £90 but you can travel from only £52 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:28, the last at 13:02. The fastest train covers the 316 km distance in 3h 53m.
Distance 316 km |
Average train duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £90 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 53m |
First train 08:28 |
Last train 13:02 |
Train companies: LNER, CrossCountry, Cross Country from Darlington station (DAR) to London Stansted Airport trainsLNER, CrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Darlington station (DAR) and London Stansted Airport from £52. 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 station (DAR) to London Stansted Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Darlington station (DAR) to London Stansted 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 London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Darlington station (DAR) and London Stansted Airport
- 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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