The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Darlington
Cheapest price
£65
Average price
£65
Fastest journey
8 h 8 m
Average duration
8 h 8 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
360 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Darlington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Darlington will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £65.
Of the 1 trains that leave Swansea 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 360 km distance in an average of 8 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 8 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 and coach for Swansea to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £72.
Distance: 360 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£72 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 58m Average total duration Fastest 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 0m Average total duration 13h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Swansea to Darlington train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Darlington trains for tomorrow, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:38 Swansea | 8h08 | 12:46 Darlington | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Darlington
Trains from Swansea to Darlington run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £72 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:59, the last at 19:11. The fastest train covers the 360 km distance in 7h 17m.
Distance 360 km |
Average train duration 6h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £72 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 17m |
First train 04:59 |
Last train 19:11 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, first_great_western from Swansea to Darlington trainsTransport for Wales, CrossCountry, first_great_western trains will get you between Swansea and Darlington from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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CrossCountry
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FAQs: Swansea to Darlington train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea 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 Swansea and Darlington
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Tickets requiring reservations: Mon-Sat 0910-1845
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: on concourse
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside 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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