The cheapest and fastest trains from Darlington to London
Cheapest price
€72
Average price
€99
Fastest journey
2 h 28 m
Average duration
2 h 31 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
349 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Darlington to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darlington to London will cost around €99 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €72.
Of the 21 trains that leave Darlington for London on Sun, Jun 07, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct trains cover the 349 km distance in an average of 2 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 28 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest trains will take 2 h 33 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.
C019478:58 AM2h35Darlington station (DAR)11:33 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€721One-way0 transfers
C019628:26 AM2h32Darlington station (DAR)10:58 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€721One-way0 transfers
C019269:26 AM2h33Darlington station (DAR)11:59 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€821One-way0 transfers
C0195812:58 PM2h35Darlington station (DAR)3:33 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€821One-way0 transfers
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C021529:04 AM2h51Darlington station (DAR)11:55 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€881One-way1 transfer
Y14814+
G1589911:35 AM2h28Darlington station (DAR)2:03 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€1111One-way1 transfer
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G158039:35 AM2h30Darlington station (DAR)12:05 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€1111One-way1 transfer
C019628:26 AM2h32Darlington station (DAR)10:58 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€721One-way0 transfers
C019269:26 AM2h33Darlington station (DAR)11:59 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€821One-way0 transfers
C0194410:26 AM2h33Darlington station (DAR)12:59 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€951One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Darlington to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a flight costs an average of €57.
Distance: 349 km
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Live departures
Darlington to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Darlington to London trains for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C02009 | On time 2:26 PM Darlington station (DAR) | 2h36 | 5:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15827+ G80068 | On time 2:35 PM Darlington station (DAR) | 2h35 | 5:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C01908 | On time 2:58 PM Darlington station (DAR) | 2h34 | 5:32 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01162+ C01995 | On time 3:12 PM Darlington station (DAR) | 2h40 | 5:52 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C02013 | On time 3:26 PM Darlington station (DAR) | 2h35 | 6:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15804+ G80074 | On time 3:35 PM Darlington station (DAR) | 2h36 | 6:11 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 7 | |||||
C01962 | 8:26 AM Darlington station (DAR) | 2h32 | 10:58 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80288+ G16006 | 8:35 AM Darlington station (DAR) | 2h38 | 11:13 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C01947 | 8:58 AM Darlington station (DAR) | 2h35 | 11:33 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29869+ C02152 | 9:04 AM Darlington station (DAR) | 2h51 | 11:55 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C01926 | 9:26 AM Darlington station (DAR) | 2h33 | 11:59 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y14808+ G15803 | 9:35 AM Darlington station (DAR) | 2h30 | 12:05 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C01924 | 9:59 AM Darlington station (DAR) | 2h34 | 12:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29874+ G07976 | 10:06 AM Darlington station (DAR) | 2h47 | 12:53 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C01944 | 10:26 AM Darlington station (DAR) | 2h33 | 12:59 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01018+ G08183 | 10:35 AM Darlington station (DAR) | 2h36 | 1:11 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C01936 | 10:59 AM Darlington station (DAR) | 2h34 | 1:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01147+ G07982 | 11:11 AM Darlington station (DAR) | 2h42 | 1:53 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C02004 | 11:26 AM Darlington station (DAR) | 2h33 | 1:59 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15899+ Y14814 | 11:35 AM Darlington station (DAR) | 2h28 | 2:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Darlington to London
Trains from Darlington to London run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €31 but you can travel from only €24 by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:44, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 349 km distance in 2h 28m.
Distance 349 km |
Average train duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price €31 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 28m |
First train 3:44 AM |
Last train 11:33 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) from Darlington to London trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) trains will get you between Darlington and London from €24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Darlington to London
There are regular direct rail connections from Darlington station to London King's Cross on the East Coast Mainline. Weekday and Saturday timetables offer trains roughly every half hour from early morning until late evening, with most services taking a little over two and a half hours to reach the capital from the north-east. Indirect connections requiring one change of train en route offer frequent additional options for travellers on the route south.
Which train companies travel from Darlington to London?
The majority of rail services between Darlington and London are provided by London North Eastern Railway (LNER). Some indirect services on this route also use CrossCountry, First Transpennine Express and Grand Central services from Darlington with a change to LNER trains at York or Doncaster.
How long is the train from Darlington to London?
The fastest train journeys from Darlington to London take 2 hours and 21 minutes to cover the 216 mile route south to London. Most services take 15 to 20 minutes longer, while some indirect connections take longer than three hours.
How many trains are there from Darlington to London?
The weekday schedule offers frequent direct trains from Darlington to London King's Cross, departing every half hour from the early morning and continuing throughout the day until just before 10:00 p.m. Sunday services are slightly reduced, with a first departure from Darlington just after 8:00 a.m. Indirect services requiring one change of train add numerous options to the daily timetable.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Darlington to London?
Departure train station: Darlington station is located half a mile south-east of the city centre, served by bus stops on Victoria Road and Parkgate. The station has a taxi rank at the main entrance and the concourse offers cash machines and a selection of cafes and shops.
Arrival train station: All trains from Darlington to London arrive at London King's Cross. Situated on the northern edge of central London, the station is readily serviced with numerous public transport links including bus stops on Euston Road and Underground connections on the Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan and Victoria lines. The modern concourse offers a variety of international restaurants, supermarkets, cafes and the world-famous Harry Potter store.
FAQs: Trains from Darlington to London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Darlington to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Darlington to London
- 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
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Station is unstaffed there are 2 entrances to the staton, one is via steep steps 11 in total, the other is via a stepped ramps and about 40-50 metres in length.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station.Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops 150 yards from the railway bridge
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Cafes, bars, kiosks, restaurants, delicatessens, confectioners, groceries, food and drink to eat in or take away. clothes, stationery, flowers, photo processing, mobile phones, bureau de change, shoe repairs, key cutting, Pharmacy and prescriptions, optician, fitness, health and beauty services.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Caffè Nero
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Giraffe World Kitchen
- Black Sheep Coffee
- Hotel Chocolat
- Leon
- Pret a Manger
- Wasabi
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located at the taxi rank situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. The taxi rank is located outside the station on Pancras Road. There is a help point at the taxi rank that can be used to request disability assistance. All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair.
- There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
- Toilets Location: The toilets including accessible toilets are located next to platform 9. There also toilets on the Mezzanine Level.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located next to platform 9 and can be operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras
- Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel
- St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1, 8 & 9
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
- Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
- Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
- Metro: N/A
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Betjeman Arms
- AMT Coffee
- The Booking Office
- Carluccio’s
- Chop’d
- Greggs
- Taxi: Midland Road: Currently the taxi pick up is located next to Thameslink station entrance. Soon a large covered queuing area will be available halfway along the lower concourse where passengers can wait for marshalled taxis. Pancras Road: There are two taxi drop off areas in Pancras Road. One is situated halfway along the old Victorian brick built Barlow shed and is convenient for Eurostar passengers. The second is situated close to the main entrance in the new part of the station and is suitable for passengers travelling within the UK.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Midland Road and Pancras Road
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: There are two accessible toilets in this station that are operated by a radar key. One is next to Eurostar arrivals. Toilet attendants are available too.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The Standard
- Kimpton Fitzroy London
- Alhambra Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the lower level in the main hall.
- Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
- Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
- Bus lines: 326, 139
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Nando's
- The Signal Box
- Delice de France
- Tortilla
- Starbucks
- AMT Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Camden Food Co.
- & many more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
- Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
- Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
- Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Euston
- The Wesley Euston Hotel
- Travelodge London Central Euston
- Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the center of the station's main concourse.
- Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
- Overground lines: Watford DC
- Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
- Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
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