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For a train from Darlington to London Kings Cross, Advance Tickets are available starting at £15.60*, with the average fare being £24.98. Find out about different ticket types and options by checking out our Advance Tickets, Off-Peak Train Tickets, Return Train Tickets, and Anytime Train Tickets. Explore more affordable choices in our UK cheap train ticket Guide!
From Darlington to London Kings Cross, take the fastest train in 2h 19m, typically 2h 36m. Daily, 38 trains depart from Darlington, with the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:22. During Off-Peak times starting at 09:30 on weekdays, enjoy a quieter space with fewer people. Check real-time updates for train times, delays, and cancellations. We save you time, effort, and money.
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| Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
05:13 Darlington | 08:08 London Kings Cross | On time | 2h 55m | LNER | Find tickets | |
06:00 Darlington | 08:38 London Kings Cross | On time | 2h 38m | LNER | Find tickets | |
06:31 Darlington | 09:08 London Kings Cross | On time | 2h 37m | LNER | Find tickets | |
07:03 Darlington | 09:37 London Kings Cross | On time | 2h 34m | LNER | Find tickets | |
07:32 Darlington | 10:02 London Kings Cross | On time | 2h 30m | LNER | Find tickets |
Experience seamless journey planning from Darlington to London Kings Cross. Explore the earliest and latest train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, journey time, and pricing options to optimise your trip.
| First train | 00:00 |
|---|---|
| Last train | 23:22 |
| Departure station | Darlington |
| Arrival station | London Kings Cross |
| Distance | 215 miles (346 km) |
| Journey time | From 2h 19m |
| Price | From £15.60 |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Grand Central, LNER |
The journey from Darlington to London Kings Cross takes just under three hours with LNER.
On your trip, you’ll thunder down the East Coast Mainline on your way to London Kings Cross. Passing through counties like County Durham and North Yorkshire.
LNER runs along the East Coast Main Line, linking cities in Eastern Scotland and Northern England to London. Key stops include Stevenage, Newcastle, and York.
Darlington is a market town in County Durham, around fifteen miles west of Middlesbrough and twenty miles south of Durham.
Darlington Station is at Bank Top, at the end of Victoria Road, close to the town centre. It’s a busy station and a key node on the East Coast Mainline.
It’s accessible by local buses, and the taxi rank outside the exit on Blue Rose Lane typically doesn't require prior booking.
LNER, Northern, CrossCountry, and TransPennine Express all run through Darlington.
There are only two stops from Darlington to London Kings Cross. These are at York and Stevenage.
However, these may change due to scheduling alterations, train faults, engineering works, or even poor weather. So, it’s best to check before you travel.
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London Kings Cross serves as the southern terminus of the East Coast Mainline, making it one of the UK’s most central railway hubs. It links the UK capital with the east of England and Scotland.
Its key location on the East Coast Mainline means it’s incredibly well connected by public transport. For instance, King’s Cross London Underground station connects multiple tube lines: the Circle, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City, and Victoria lines. Taxis and bus routes are also available outside the station along Euston Road. St Pancras International Station and London Euston Station are only a few minutes’ walk from Kings Cross if you have ongoing connections heading elsewhere.
Public transport can help you get anywhere you want to be in London, near or far. But if you want to do something immediately from the station, there are so many attractions nearby. For instance, the British Library, The Wellcome Collection, Regent’s Park, Camden, and the British Museum are all within walking distance.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.
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