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Trip Summary
You can pick from 4 daily train trips between Derby and Darlington. The average train journey from Derby to Darlington takes 2 hours and 7 minutes, but some CrossCountry train trips are as short as one hour and 43 minutes.
| Distance | 111 mi (178 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 43m |
| Lowest price | £96.52 |
| Trains per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | CrossCountry |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Derby to Darlington?
CrossCountry is the one and only train line which connects Derby to Darlington. However, there are 4 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrossCountry | 4 | 2h 7m | £96.52 |
CrossCountry operates an extensive rail network in the U.K., centered in Birmingham. In standard class, passengers enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard restrooms. Trains also contain a small café or a trolley that passes through the carriages. An upgrade to first-class gives passengers more legroom and complimentary food. The journey from Derby to Darlington usually takes about 2 hours and 7 minutes on a CrossCountry train. There are 4 trips on this route every day, and 0 daily trips on weekends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Derby to Darlington. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Derby at 17:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 20:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 4 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Derby to Darlington.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Darlington to Derby.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Derby?
Main departure station: Derby Train Station
There is one train station in Derby.
All train stations in Derby:
Derby Train Station
Where is the train station in Darlington?
Main arrival station: Darlington Station
Darlington has one train station.
Train stations in Darlington:
Darlington Station
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