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Outbound fromGainsborough Lea Road to Darlington by train
It takes an average of 2h 23m to travel from Gainsborough Lea Road to Darlington by train, over a distance of around 85 miles (136 km). There are normally 17 trains per day travelling from Gainsborough Lea Road to Darlington and tickets for this journey start from £38.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 07:04 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:12 | |
| Departure station | Gainsborough Lea Road | |
| Arrival station | Darlington | |
| Journey time | From 1h 31m | |
| Distance | 85 miles (136 km) | |
| Frequency | 17 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £38.30 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Hull Trains, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Darlington in 1 hour 31 minutes
If you want to travel from Gainsborough Lea Road to Darlington by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Gainsborough Lea Road to Darlington by train to take around 2 hours 23 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 1 hour 31 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 17 trains per day running on this route, which spans 85 miles (136 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Darlington. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Gainsborough Lea Road to Darlington start from £38.30 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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