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Compare train and coach for Darlington to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £71 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £71, while a flight costs an average of £198.
Distance: 494 km
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Most popular Flight | Coach | Train | Driving |
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£198 Average Price | £71 Average Price Cheapest | £181 Average Price | £99 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 29m Average total duration 11h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Plymouth:
A coach is £110 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Plymouth costing on average £181.
A coach is £127 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darlington to Plymouth costing on average £198.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 39m.
Coach takes on average 12h 29m.
You'll arrive about 5h 0m sooner (1h 15m by flight vs 6h 15m by car). Tickets start at around £198 compared to roughly £99 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Darlington to Plymouth
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:126h35Darlington15:47Plymouth£4041One-way0 changes
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- 9:126h35Darlington15:47Plymouth£4041One-way0 changes
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- 9:126h35Darlington15:47Plymouth£4041One-way0 changes
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- 8:116h36Darlington14:47Plymouth£4041One-way0 changes
- 7:106h37Darlington13:47Plymouth£4041One-way0 changes
- 10:116h37Darlington16:48Plymouth£4041One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Plymouth:
A coach is £110 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Plymouth costing on average £181.
A coach is £127 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darlington to Plymouth costing on average £198.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 39m.
Coach takes on average 12h 29m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- Around 2 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Darlington and Plymouth as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Darlington station (DAR) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
- Coaches mostly depart from Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Plymouth by coach.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Plymouth by flight.
- 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
- 2 direct flights per day with Loganair.
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