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Darlington to Glasgow train prices and times
Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Darlington to Glasgow, starting from £8.20 and averaging £17.50. The entire journey takes no more than 3h 4m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.
- Sat, Apr 26From £15.00
- Sun, Apr 27From £15.00
- Mon, Apr 28From £15.00
- Tue, Apr 29From £15.00
- Wed, Apr 30From £8.20
- Thu, May 1From £15.00
- Fri, May 2From £10.20
Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Find Tickets |
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00:12 Darlington | 09:19 Glasgow Queen Street | 9h 7m, No direct | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
06:20 Darlington | 10:07 Glasgow Queen Street | 3h 47m, No direct | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
07:09 Darlington | 10:18 Glasgow Queen Street | 3h 9m, No direct | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
07:21 Darlington | 10:59 Glasgow Central | 3h 38m, No direct | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
08:03 Darlington | 11:18 Glasgow Queen Street | 3h 15m, No direct | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
08:03 Darlington | 11:37 Paris | 3h 34m, No direct | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets View More Trains |
Darlington to Glasgow train route details

First train
00:12

Last train
21:00

Journey time
3h 4m

Distance
142 miles

Price
£8.20*
How to book cheap train tickets from Darlington to Glasgow

Travelling in off-peak train times
Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Darlington to Glasgow can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off
Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%
Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Darlington to Glasgow, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%
Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Darlington to Glasgow ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3
If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Darlington to Glasgow more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Darlington to Glasgow train ticket types
Save money on your trip from Darlington to Glasgow with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.Return train tickets
These are valid for both the outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.
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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.