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It takes an average of 24m to travel from Thirsk to Darlington by train, over a distance of around 21 miles (34 km). There are normally 5 trains per day travelling from Thirsk to Darlington and tickets for this journey start from £10.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 17:23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:50 | |
| Departure station | Thirsk | |
| Arrival station | Darlington | |
| Journey time | From 20m | |
| Distance | 21 miles (34 km) | |
| Frequency | 5 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £10.30 | |
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Taking the train from Thirsk to Darlington in 20 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Thirsk to Darlington? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 24 minutes to travel the 21 miles (34 km) from Thirsk to Darlington by train, although you can get there in as little as 20 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 5 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with TransPennine Express for all or at least part of your journey to Darlington.
Book train tickets from Thirsk to Darlington in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £10.30. 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 Thirsk to Darlington
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Thirsk to Darlington is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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