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Ruskington to Darlington by train

First train

09:27

Last train

16:54

Departure station

Ruskington

Arrival station

Darlington

Journey time

From 2h 36m

Distance

113 miles (181 km)

Changes

1 change

Train operators

East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway

Take the train from Ruskington to Darlington in 2 hours 36 minutes

If you want to travel from Ruskington to Darlington by train, you've come to the right place.

You can expect the journey from Ruskington to Darlington by train to take around 3 hours 9 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 2 hours 36 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 0 trains per day running on this route, which spans 113 miles (181 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Darlington. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway or East Midlands Railway trains. Both train companies run modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage.

Train tickets from Ruskington to Darlington are usually cheaper when you book in advance compared to buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.

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Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Ruskington to Darlington? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Ruskington and Darlington by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Ruskington to Darlington is 2 hours and 36 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Ruskington to Darlington?

No, there are no direct train services from Ruskington to Darlington. Travelling from Ruskington to Darlington by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Ruskington to Darlington leave?

The first train from Ruskington to Darlington leaves at 09:27. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Ruskington to Darlington leave?

The last train from Ruskington to Darlington leaves at 16:54. 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.

What's the distance between Ruskington and Darlington by train?

Trains travelling from Ruskington to Darlington cover a distance of around 113 miles (181 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Darlington to Ruskington.

Cheap train tickets from Ruskington to Darlington

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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