4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gateshead to Darlington
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
50 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gateshead to Darlington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gateshead to Darlington will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
Of the 2 trains that leave Gateshead for Darlington every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 52 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 Gateshead to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Gateshead to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 49 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£13 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Gateshead to Darlington train times
The table below shows live departures for Gateshead to Darlington trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:58 Gateshead | 1h00 | 07:58 Darlington | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gateshead to Darlington
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Trains from Gateshead to Darlington run on average 5 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 55m.
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: first_transpennine_express, LNER, Cross Country from Gateshead to Darlington trainsfirst_transpennine_express, LNER, Cross Country trains will get you between Gateshead and Darlington from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gateshead to Darlington train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gateshead to Darlington 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 Darlington, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gateshead and Darlington
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Access via lifts that operate whilst ever services are operating through the station.
- 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
- Onward travel information: None close by. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport will pick up/drop off at the bus stop on the station front.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the platforms is via ramped access.
- 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
- Onward travel information: No bus stop close by. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Metro bus replacement stop
- Metro: Tyne and Wear metro station close to the station. 0191 203 3333
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station There is ramped access to both platforms which wheelchair users can easily use
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop a few minutes away from the station.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside station entrance on bridge.
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibility
WCHotel
LoungeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike ParkingCar 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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeCar Rental- Car Park: No
- 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
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station.Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops 150 yards from the railway bridge
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