The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Darlington
Cheapest price
€79
Average price
€79
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Darlington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Darlington will cost around €79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €79.
Of the 1 trains that leave Derby for Darlington on Tue, May 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 05 the direct trains cover the 178 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Tue, May 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 45 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.
9:00 AM1h45Derby10:45 AMDarlington€791One-way0 transfers
9:00 AM1h45Derby10:45 AMDarlington€791One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Derby to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €52.
Distance: 178 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€62 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Derby to Darlington train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Darlington trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:00 AM Derby | 1h45 | 10:45 AM Darlington | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Derby to Darlington by bus or train
Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
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Why should you book Derby to Darlington trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Derby to Darlington.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Darlington
Trains from Derby to Darlington run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €52 but you can travel from only €19 by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 178 km distance in 1h 53m.
Distance 178 km |
Average train duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price €52 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 53m |
First train 3:45 AM |
Last train 10:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Derby to Darlington trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Darlington from €19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Derby to Darlington
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Derby to Darlington
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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 Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
- 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
