Leeds to Darlington train with TransPennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds to Darlington

Showing times and prices for 20 Apr

Cheapest price

£18

Average price

£22

Fastest journey

50 m

Average duration

1 h

Trains per day

Distance

81 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds to Darlington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Leeds to Darlington will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Leeds for Darlington every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 81 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 14 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.

09:041h06

Leeds

10:10Darlington

£181One-way

0 changes

23:301h29

Leeds

00:59Darlington

£221One-way

0 changes

09:500h54

Leeds

10:44Darlington

£221One-way

0 changes

10:420h56

Leeds

11:38Darlington

£221One-way

0 changes

10:070h50

Leeds

10:57Darlington

£271One-way

0 changes

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Leeds to Darlington?

The best time to book your train from Leeds to Darlington is 6 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Leeds to Darlington route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Leeds to Darlington per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Leeds to Darlington.

Trains

from £25

Coaches

from £13

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Leeds to Darlington

United Kingdom

Trains from Leeds to Darlington run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

80 km

Average train duration

1h 15m

Cheapest ticket price

£7

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

50m

First train

04:17

Last train

23:30

Price information

Train providers: TransPennine Express, CrossCountry and East Coast trains Leeds to Darlington

For as little as £9 you can travel by train to Darlington from Leeds with TransPennine Express, CrossCountry and East Coast. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

TransPennine Express from Leeds to Darlington train information:

Average Duration: 54 min
Cheapest Price: £9

LNER is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local services. Its most popular routes include London to Edinburgh, London to Leeds, and London to York. LNER offers a variety of train types, including the Azuma, InterCity 225, and HST. The Azuma is a modern, high-speed train that offers comfortable seating and onboard Wi-Fi. The InterCity 225 is a classic train that offers a more traditional experience. The HST is a high-speed train that offers a smooth ride and plenty of legroom. LNER offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak. Advance tickets are the cheapest option and must be booked in advance. Anytime tickets are more expensive but can be used at any time. Off-Peak tickets are the most affordable option for travelling during off-peak times. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. LNER also offers a range of discounts and special offers, making it an affordable and convenient way to travel.

Leeds to Darlington train information with East Coast:

Average Duration: 53 min
Cheapest Price: £18
East Coast frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Leeds to Darlington train

FAQs: Travel by train from Leeds to Darlington easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leeds to Darlington.

Cheap train tickets from Leeds to Darlington can start from as little as £10 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Leeds to Darlington is £20; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Leeds to Darlington train time is 54 min covering the 50 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Leeds to Darlington leaves at 00: 01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Leeds to Darlington leaves at 23: 44.

Yes, there are 3 direct trains a day from Leeds to Darlington with LNER or first_transpennine_express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the best Leeds to Darlington train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, LNER or first_transpennine_express. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services to Darlington from Leeds to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 44.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Leeds, which is located around 0.2 miles (369 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Darlington, located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Darlington from Leeds is worth doing with a journey time of 54 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Leeds to Darlington by train is January.

You have options as you can travel from Leeds to Darlington 2 different ways: train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Leeds and Darlington

Leeds

Darlington

The major train station for departures in Leeds is Leeds. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leeds for your trip from Leeds to Darlington.

Leeds

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

New Station St, Leeds LS1 4DY, United Kingdom

Phone Number

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
Sun: 06:45 - 22:30

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi in the station.

Lockers

Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Dining

Bagel Factory
Caffè Nero
KFC
Leon
McDonald's
The Pasty Shop
Starbucks
Pret a Manger
JD Wetherspoon
Delice de France

Taxis

Taxi: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
Accessible taxis: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.

Accessibility

There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.

Toilets Location: Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on platform 12 on the South Concourse
National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Hotel