The cheapest and fastest trains from Gloucester to Darlington
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
4 h 17 m
Average duration
4 h 17 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
299 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gloucester to Darlington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gloucester to Darlington will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
Of the 1 trains that leave Gloucester for Darlington 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 299 km distance in an average of 4 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 17 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.
10:494h17Gloucester15:06Darlington£421One-way0 changes
10:494h17Gloucester15:06Darlington£421One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Gloucester to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, and a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 299 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£110 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 48m Average total duration 11h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gloucester to Darlington train times
The table below shows live departures for Gloucester to Darlington trains for today, Tuesday 2 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:49 Gloucester | 4h17 | 16:06 Darlington | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:45 Gloucester | 4h08 | 16:53 Darlington | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:49 Gloucester | 4h17 | 18:06 Darlington | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:49 Gloucester | 4h04 | 18:53 Darlington | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:49 Gloucester | 4h21 | 20:10 Darlington | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:45 Gloucester | 4h12 | 20:57 Darlington | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:49 Gloucester | 4h22 | 22:11 Darlington | 1 change | |
![]() | 22:51 Gloucester | 10h14 | 9:05 Darlington | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 3 June | |||||
![]() | 10:49 Gloucester | 4h17 | 15:06 Darlington | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gloucester to Darlington
Trains from Gloucester to Darlington run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £41 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:12, the last at 19:49. The fastest train covers the 299 km distance in 4h 4m.
Distance 299 km |
Average train duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 4m |
First train 5:12 |
Last train 19:49 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Gloucester to Darlington trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Gloucester and Darlington from £41. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gloucester to Darlington train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Darlington
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 09:00 - 20:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms with liftbridge to link platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- 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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