The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Darlington
Cheapest price
€46
Average price
€46
Fastest journey
1 h 44 m
Average duration
1 h 44 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 €46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €46.
Of the 1 trains that leave Derby for Darlington on Wed, Nov 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 178 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 44 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and bus 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 €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €46.
Distance: 178 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€67 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Derby to Darlington train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:00 AM Derby | 1h44 | 11:44 AM Darlington | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Darlington
Distance 178 km |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €46 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 03:45 |
Last train 22:11 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, LNER, Cross Country from Derby to Darlington trainsCrossCountry, LNER, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Darlington from €12. 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

Passengers board the train most frequently from Derby, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Darlington, located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre.
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
