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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Darlington station (DAR)
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
53 m
Trains per day
52
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds station (LDS) to Darlington station (DAR) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds station (LDS) to Darlington station (DAR) will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 52 trains that leave Leeds station (LDS) for Darlington station (DAR) every day 32 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 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 55 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.
G010559:100h56Leeds station (LDS)10:06Darlington station (DAR)£161One-way0 changes- G669828:100h56Leeds station (LDS)9:06Darlington station (DAR)£161One-way0 changes
- G669806:100h55Leeds station (LDS)7:05Darlington station (DAR)£161One-way0 changes
- G0072321:061h06Leeds station (LDS)22:12Darlington station (DAR)£161One-way0 changes
- G0108219:101h00Leeds station (LDS)20:10Darlington station (DAR)£161One-way0 changes
- G0108320:060h50Leeds station (LDS)20:56Darlington station (DAR)£161One-way0 changes
C2492920:520h51Leeds station (LDS)21:43Darlington station (DAR)£261One-way0 changes- G0106915:100h54Leeds station (LDS)16:04Darlington station (DAR)£461One-way0 changes
- G669806:100h55Leeds station (LDS)7:05Darlington station (DAR)£161One-way0 changes
- G0107517:100h55Leeds station (LDS)18:05Darlington station (DAR)£541One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Leeds station (LDS) to Darlington station (DAR)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds station (LDS) to Darlington station (DAR) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 81 km
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1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leeds station (LDS) to Darlington station (DAR) train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds station (LDS) to Darlington station (DAR) trains for today, Wednesday 12 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G01062 | Delayed 11:10 12:09Leeds station (LDS) | 0h57 | 13:06 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
 G88971+ G80224 | On time 12:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h03 | 13:33 Darlington station (DAR) | 1 change | |
| C24904 | On time 12:51 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h58 | 13:49 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01064 | On time 13:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h56 | 14:06 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88976+G80228 | On time 13:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h02 | 14:32 Darlington station (DAR) | 1 change | |
| C24909 | On time 13:52 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h56 | 14:48 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00869_G01067 | 14:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h56 | 15:06 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88981+G80234 | On time 14:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h02 | 15:32 Darlington station (DAR) | 1 change | |
| G15955 | 14:52 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h58 | 15:50 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01069 | On time 15:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h54 | 16:04 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C31714+G80241 | On time 15:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h02 | 16:32 Darlington station (DAR) | 1 change | |
| G15953 | 15:52 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h56 | 16:48 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01073 | On time 16:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h56 | 17:06 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88992+G80247 | On time 16:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h02 | 17:32 Darlington station (DAR) | 1 change | |
| G15950 | 16:51 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h58 | 17:49 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01075 | On time 17:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h55 | 18:05 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88998+C01943 | On time 17:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h02 | 18:32 Darlington station (DAR) | 1 change | |
| G15948 | On time 17:52 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h57 | 18:49 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01080 | On time 18:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h58 | 19:08 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89003+G80259 | On time 18:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h02 | 19:32 Darlington station (DAR) | 1 change | |
| C24924 | 18:52 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h56 | 19:48 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01082 | On time 19:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h00 | 20:10 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89007+G80266 | On time 19:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h02 | 20:32 Darlington station (DAR) | 1 change | |
| G15988 | On time 19:52 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h57 | 20:49 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01083 | On time 20:06 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h50 | 20:56 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P28428+G80272 | 20:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h14 | 21:31 Darlington station (DAR) | 1 change | |
| C24929 | 20:52 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h51 | 21:43 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00723 | On time 21:06 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h06 | 22:12 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G16001+G00723 | On time 21:14 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h58 | 22:12 Darlington station (DAR) | 1 change | |
| P28437+G80274 | On time 21:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h14 | 22:31 Darlington station (DAR) | 1 change | |
| G89018+G00733 | On time 21:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h19 | 22:49 Darlington station (DAR) | 1 change | |
| G15901 | On time 22:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h01 | 23:16 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24937 | On time 22:47 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h12 | 23:59 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24655+G80168 | On time 23:31 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h16 | 0:47 Darlington station (DAR) | 1 change | |
| Thursday 13 August | |||||
| G15885 · C24995 | On time 4:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h38 | 5:55 Darlington station (DAR) | 1 change | |
| P28321+W85671 | 5:18 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h30 | 6:48 Darlington station (DAR) | 1 change | |
| G66980 | 6:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h55 | 7:05 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P28324+G80193 | 6:18 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h11 | 7:29 Darlington station (DAR) | 1 change | |
| G15989 | 6:51 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h58 | 7:49 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88953+C01971 | 7:32 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h00 | 8:32 Darlington station (DAR) | 1 change | |
| G15866 | 7:51 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h59 | 8:50 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66982 | 8:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h56 | 9:06 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24892 | 8:52 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h56 | 9:48 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01055 | 9:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h56 | 10:06 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88960+G80205 | 9:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h02 | 10:32 Darlington station (DAR) | 1 change | |
| C24895 | 9:52 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h56 | 10:48 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66987 | 10:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h56 | 11:06 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88963+G80211 | 10:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h02 | 11:32 Darlington station (DAR) | 1 change | |
| G15861 | 10:52 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h56 | 11:48 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01060 | 11:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h56 | 12:06 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88967+G80216 | 11:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h02 | 12:32 Darlington station (DAR) | 1 change | |
| G15862 | 11:52 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h56 | 12:48 Darlington station (DAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds station (LDS) to Darlington station (DAR)
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Trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Darlington station (DAR) run on average 42 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 24 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:10, the last at 19:10. The fastest train covers the 81 km distance in 51m.
Distance 81 km |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 42 |
Direct trains 24 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 7:10 |
Last train 19:10 |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
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FAQs: Leeds station (LDS) to Darlington station (DAR) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds station (LDS) to Darlington station (DAR) 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 station (DAR), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Leeds station (LDS) and Darlington station (DAR)
Most Leeds station (LDS) to Darlington station (DAR) trains use the Leeds to Darlington station pair. Use this guide to compare Leeds station (LDS) and Darlington station (DAR) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Leeds from Leeds city centre
Leeds train station facilities and services
Leeds has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Caffè Nero, KFC, Leon, McDonald's, The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Delice de France
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59, Sun: 06:45 - 22:30. Information desks are located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leeds: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leeds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds: There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center, The Queens Hotel, Leeds Marriott Hotel.
Getting to Darlington from Darlington city centre
Darlington train station facilities and services
Darlington has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Darlington.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Darlington.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Darlington.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Darlington: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Darlington: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Darlington: 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.
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