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Outbound fromHove to Darlington by train
It takes an average of 10h 58m to travel from Hove to Darlington by train, over a distance of around 261 miles (420 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Hove to Darlington and tickets for this journey start from £97.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 21:50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:50 | |
| Departure station | Hove | |
| Arrival station | Darlington | |
| Journey time | From 10h 47m | |
| Distance | 261 miles (420 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 4 changes | |
| Price | From £97.60 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Southern |
Taking the train from Hove to Darlington in 10 hours 47 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Hove to Darlington? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 10 hours 58 minutes to travel the 261 miles (420 km) from Hove to Darlington by train, although you can get there in as little as 10 hours 47 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You'll need to make 4 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink or TransPennine Express to Darlington. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Hove to Darlington in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £97.60. 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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