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Outbound fromHeadingley to Darlington by train
It takes an average of 2h 4m to travel from Headingley to Darlington by train, over a distance of around 49 miles (78 km). There are normally 43 trains per day travelling from Headingley to Darlington and tickets for this journey start from £47.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:34 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:45 | |
| Departure station | Headingley | |
| Arrival station | Darlington | |
| Journey time | From 1h 9m | |
| Distance | 49 miles (78 km) | |
| Frequency | 43 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £47.10 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway |
How to travel from Headingley to Darlington by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Headingley to Darlington? Look no further.
You'll usually find 43 trains per day running between Headingley and Darlington, which usually take 2 hours 4 minutes to complete the 49 miles (78 km) journey. It can take as little as 1 hour 9 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Darlington by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. London North Eastern Railway, TransPennine Express or CrossCountry are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Headingley to Darlington start from £47.10 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Darlington? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Consider a Season Ticket
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