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Compare train, coach and flight for Darlington to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £47, and a train costs an average of £77.
Distance: 494 km
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7h 20m Average total duration Fastest 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 14m Average total duration 11h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Plymouth from Darlington by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Darlington to Plymouth is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Plymouth:
A coach is £30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Plymouth costing on average £77.
A coach is £139 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darlington to Plymouth costing on average £186.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 21m.
Coach takes on average 12h 50m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 coaches per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Darlington and Plymouth as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Darlington station (DAR) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Coaches mostly depart from Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Plymouth by coach.
- 2 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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