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York to Darlington trains

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Take a relaxing train up North

Relax and watch the beautiful scenery of England's North East fly past the windows as you speed between York and Darlington.

With LNER, not only will you arrive feeling ready for the day ahead thanks to our comfy seats and range of refreshments, but you'll also have that little bit extra spending money left in your pocket.
Average travel time
0h 27m
Distance
43 miles

Our cheapest upcoming fares

Standard Class

Wednesday 6 Nov 2024
From
£9.20

Standard Class

Tuesday 29 Oct 2024
From
£9.80

First Class

Tuesday 19 Nov 2024
From
£20.20

Today's train times

Upcoming direct journeys for York to Darlington

First train 06:35 Last train 00:41

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10:35

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London North Eastern Railway from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh

Explore the history of Darlington

It's easy to find cheap train tickets from York to Darlington with LNER. Our real-time updates mean travel is hassle-free.

LNER trains arrive and depart at Darlington station, located on Victoria Road, close to the river.

Things to do in Darlington

History buffs will love Darlington! Home to Stephenson's 'Locomotion No.1' - the oldest engine of its kind of the world - you can also explore buildings from the 1550s, bridges from the 1820s, and markets proudly in use since Victorian times.

Places to eat in Darlington

Darlington offers an eclectic mix of local produce and international cuisine. Looking for a something unique? Meet the cows that helped make your delicious ice cream, or sample the menu at the only Two Star Michelin restaurant in the North East.

Trains to Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland offers outstanding hotels to relax and unwind in, restaurants that tantilise the taste buds and so many unique attractions to choose from, you'll be spoilt for choice in this up and coming town. 

Related FAQs

Are there direct trains between York and Darlington?

Yes, there are direct LNER trains from York to Darlington, a trip that normally takes around 0h 27m.

During the week, there are approximately 33 direct LNER trains per day between 06:35 and 00:41.

Which rail lines go through Darlington?

Currently, the train lines via Darlington station are CrossCountry, Northern Rail, and TransPennine Express.

Can you buy a Season Ticket between York and Darlington?

At this time, Season Tickets are not available for this journey.

Do you offer a student discount on train tickets?

Students studying full time can save up to 40% on LNER tickets via UniDAYS. All you need to do is log in to your UNiDAYS account on our UNiDAYS offer page, then find the discount label on tickets.

How can I apply for compensation if my train is delayed or cancelled?

Cancelled train

In the rare event that your train is cancelled, we offer full refunds (assuming you don't take an alternative train). Be sure to apply for the refund within 28 days of the cancelled journey date.

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If you meet these conditions, follow these steps for your refund:

- Swipe down the page and click on ‘Amend journey’ or ‘Request a refund’

- Notify us of the reason for the refund request by pressing 'My train was cancelled' and then ‘Continue’

- Enter your details and submit your request

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Already collected your tickets or had them posted to you?

If you’ve already received your printed tickets, you'll need to fill in our Change of Plans form and follow the instructions included.

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Was your train delayed by at least 30 minutes?

On our Delay Repay page, you can learn about compensation if your train is delayed. For future LNER journeys, book through our website or app, then choose One-Click Delay Repay to ensure claiming for a delayed journey is as easy as possible.

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