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Outbound fromFort William to Darlington by train
It takes an average of 10h 39m to travel from Fort William to Darlington by train, over a distance of around 211 miles (339 km). There are normally 7 trains per day travelling from Fort William to Darlington and tickets for this journey start from £69.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:44 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 19:50 | |
| Departure station | Fort William | |
| Arrival station | Darlington | |
| Journey time | From 7h 14m | |
| Distance | 211 miles (339 km) | |
| Frequency | 7 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £69.20 | |
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Taking the train from Fort William to Darlington in 7 hours 14 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Fort William to Darlington? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 10 hours 39 minutes to travel the 211 miles (339 km) from Fort William to Darlington by train, although you can get there in as little as 7 hours 14 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 7 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with London North Eastern Railway or ScotRail, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Fort William to Darlington in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £69.20. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Darlington by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Fort William to Darlington
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Consider a Season Ticket
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