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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Darlington to Loughborough
Cheapest price
£133
Average price
£133
Fastest journey
4 h 16 m
Average duration
4 h 16 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
197 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Darlington to Loughborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darlington to Loughborough will cost around £133 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £133.
Of the 1 trains that leave Darlington for Loughborough 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 197 km distance in an average of 4 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 16 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 Loughborough
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Loughborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, and a train costs an average of £62.
Distance: 197 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£73 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 35m Average total duration 9h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Darlington to Loughborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Darlington to Loughborough trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:13 Darlington | 4h16 | 08:29 Loughborough | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Darlington to Loughborough
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Trains from Darlington to Loughborough run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £62 but you can travel from only £37 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 20:51. The fastest train covers the 197 km distance in 2h 49m.
Distance 197 km |
Average train duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £62 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 49m |
First train 00:08 |
Last train 20:51 |
Train companies: LNER, Cross Country from Darlington to Loughborough trainsLNER, Cross Country trains will get you between Darlington and Loughborough from £37. 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 Loughborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Darlington to Loughborough 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 Loughborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Darlington and Loughborough
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
- 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
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Nottingham Road.
- The Basin
- The Orange Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Premier Inn Loughborough
- Travelodge Loughborough Central
- Ramada Loughborough Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-3
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
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