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Leeds to Darlington Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Leeds to Darlington? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as €9.49, with average prices for this route around €10.95.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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21:05
Leeds
22:14
Darlington
1h 9m, DirectCrossCountry
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21:13
Leeds
22:14
Darlington
1h 1m, Changes requiredTransPennine ExpressCrossCountry
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21:43
Leeds
22:51
Darlington
1h 8m, DirectTransPennine Express
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22:11
Leeds
23:37
Darlington
1h 26m, DirectTransPennine Express
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22:14
Leeds
23:49
Darlington
1h 35m, DirectTransPennine Express
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22:45
Leeds
00:10+1
Paris
1h 25m, DirectTransPennine Express
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Leeds to Darlington Train Route Details

First train
First train
04:17
Last train
Last train
23:29
Departure station
Departure station
Leeds
Arrival station
Arrival station
Darlington
Journey time
Journey time
50m
Distance
Distance
81 km
Price
Price
€9.49*
Train operators
Train operators
CrossCountry, Northern, LNER

How to book cheap train tickets from Leeds to Darlington

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Leeds to Darlington during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Leeds to Darlington for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Leeds to Darlington, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Leeds to Darlington more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Leeds to Darlington train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.