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Polegate to Darlington train prices and times

Looking to travel from Polegate to Darlington? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £57.70, with average prices for this route around £55.60.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
00:15 Polegate	09:08 Darlington	8h 53m, No direct	Find Tickets
04:58 Polegate	10:03 Darlington	5h 5m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:29 Polegate	10:22 Darlington	4h 53m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:00 Polegate	10:58 Darlington	4h 58m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:00 Polegate	11:07 Darlington	5h 7m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:37 Polegate	11:22 Paris	4h 45m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Polegate to Darlington train route details

First train

00:15

Last train

22:31

Departure station

Polegate

Arrival station

Darlington

Journey time

4h 37m

Distance

267 miles

Price

£57.70*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, Northern, Grand Central

How to book cheap train tickets from Polegate to Darlington

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Polegate to Darlington during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Polegate to Darlington for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Polegate to Darlington, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Polegate to Darlington ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Polegate to Darlington more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Polegate to Darlington train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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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
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
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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%.

Trains from Polegate to Darlington from £57.70*

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Polegate to Darlington train prices and times

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