The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Darlington
Cheapest price
£96
Average price
£96
Fastest journey
5 h 44 m
Average duration
5 h 44 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
368 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness to Darlington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Darlington will cost around £96 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £96.
Of the 1 trains that leave Inverness 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 368 km distance in an average of 5 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 44 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, coach and flight for Inverness to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £153.
Distance: 368 km
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£184 Average Price | £44 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 50m Average total duration 9h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Inverness to Darlington train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Darlington trains for today, Friday 14 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 18:52 Inverness | 16h18 | 11:10 Darlington | 1 change | |
| Saturday 15 November | |||||
![]() | 08:42 Inverness | 5h44 | 14:26 Darlington | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Darlington
Trains from Inverness to Darlington run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £153 but you can travel from only £32 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 18:52. The fastest train covers the 368 km distance in 5h 29m.
Distance 368 km |
Average train duration 5h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £153 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 29m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 18:52 |
Train companies: ScotRail, LNER from Inverness to Darlington trainsScotRail, LNER trains will get you between Inverness and Darlington from £32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Inverness to Darlington train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Inverness and Darlington
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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 Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the Eastgate side of the station at the short stay car park
- 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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