It takes an average of 1h 11m to travel from Darlington to Leeds by train, over a distance of around 50 miles (81 km). There are normally 60 trains per day travelling from Darlington to Leeds and tickets for this journey start from £8.10 when you book in advance.
First train | 03:56 | |
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Last train | 23:20 | |
Departure station | Darlington | |
Arrival station | Leeds | |
Journey time | From 53m | |
Distance | 50 miles (81 km) | |
Frequency | 60 trains per day | |
Changes | Direct trains available | |
Price | From £8.10 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway |
Thinking about taking the train from Darlington to Leeds? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 11 minutes to travel the 50 miles (81 km) from Darlington to Leeds by train, although you can get there in as little as 53 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 60 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, TransPennine Express or CrossCountry to Leeds. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Darlington to Leeds in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £8.10. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Leeds by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
The average journey time by train between Darlington and Leeds is 1 hour and 11 minutes, with around 60 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Darlington to Leeds is 53 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Darlington to Leeds can start from as little as £8.10 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Darlington to Leeds without having to change trains. There are 60 direct trains from Darlington to Leeds each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
The first train from Darlington to Leeds leaves at 03:56. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Darlington to Leeds leaves at 23:20. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Darlington to Leeds cover a distance of around 50 miles (81 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Leeds to Darlington.
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