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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Darlington to Swindon
Cheapest price
£97
Average price
£97
Fastest journey
4 h 48 m
Average duration
4 h 48 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
330 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Darlington to Swindon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darlington to Swindon will cost around £97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £97.
Of the 1 trains that leave Darlington for Swindon 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 330 km distance in an average of 4 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 48 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.
9:064h48Darlington13:54Swindon£971One-way0 changes
- 9:064h48Darlington13:54Swindon£971One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Darlington to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £83.
Distance: 330 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£112 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 8m Average total duration 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Darlington to Swindon train times
The table below shows live departures for Darlington to Swindon trains for today, Thursday 21 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 7:58 Darlington | 4h24 | 12:22 Swindon | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Darlington to Swindon
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Trains from Darlington to Swindon run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £83 but you can travel from only £35 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:08, the last at 20:20. The fastest train covers the 330 km distance in 4h 24m.
Distance 330 km |
Average train duration 4h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £83 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 24m |
First train 5:08 |
Last train 20:20 |
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Low Season Jul - Sept |
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FAQs: Darlington to Swindon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Darlington to Swindon 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 Swindon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Darlington and Swindon
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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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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Front of station, short stay car park and platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Drop off Station Approach / Pick Up Front of the station (Small Ops both drop/pick up on Station Approach)
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