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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Loughborough to Darlington
Cheapest price
£135
Average price
£153
Fastest journey
2 h 24 m
Average duration
2 h 45 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
197 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Loughborough to Darlington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Loughborough to Darlington will cost around £153 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £135.
To travel from Loughborough to Darlington you need to make at least one change.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Loughborough to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Loughborough to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £50. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £50, and a train costs an average of £62.
Distance: 197 km
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£111 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 25m Average total duration 9h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Loughborough to Darlington train times
The table below shows live departures for Loughborough to Darlington trains for tomorrow, Saturday 3 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 Loughborough | 2h58 | 08:58 Darlington | 1 change | |
| 06:49 Loughborough | 2h24 | 09:13 Darlington | 1 change | |
| 07:17 Loughborough | 2h41 | 09:58 Darlington | 1 change | |
| 07:45 Loughborough | 2h59 | 10:44 Darlington | 1 change | |
| 08:47 Loughborough | 3h11 | 11:58 Darlington | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Loughborough to Darlington
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Trains from Loughborough to Darlington run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £62 but you can travel from only £50 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 21:47. The fastest train covers the 197 km distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 197 km |
Average train duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £62 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 10m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 21:47 |
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FAQs: Loughborough to Darlington train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Loughborough 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 Loughborough and Darlington
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Nottingham Road.
- The Basin
- The Orange Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Premier Inn Loughborough
- Travelodge Loughborough Central
- Ramada Loughborough Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-3
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket 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
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