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Find the best prices from York to Darlington

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from York to Darlington, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

£6.20

Mon1Dec

£4.10

Tue2Dec

£5.85

Wed3Dec

£5.85

Thu4Dec

£6.20

Fri5Dec

£3.33

Sat6Dec

£6.20

Sun7Dec

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

York to Darlington train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from York to Darlington, starting from £3.33 and averaging £18.20. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 9m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
20:30 1h 20m, Direct York	21:50 Darlington	Find Tickets
20:39 2h 6m, No direct York	22:45 Darlington	Find Tickets
20:45 1h 20m, Direct York	22:05 Darlington	Find Tickets
21:15 1h 20m, Direct York	22:35 Darlington	Find Tickets
21:23 1h 19m, No direct York	22:42 Darlington	Find Tickets
21:30 1h 35m, Direct York	23:05 Paris	Find Tickets

York to Darlington train route details

First train

04:39

Last train

23:40

Departure station

York

Arrival station

Darlington

Journey time

1h 9m

Distance

45 miles

Price

£3.33*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, Northern, Grand Central

How to book cheap train tickets from York to Darlington

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from York 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

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

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 York to Darlington, 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 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 York 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 York to Darlington more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

York to Darlington train ticket types

Save money on your trip from York to Darlington with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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These two types of tickets are specifically for use during off-peak and super off-peak times, with cheaper prices, making them suitable for those who enjoy leisure travel.
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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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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